Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. International markets have faced sudden, increased demands for goods as economies reopen after COVID-19 restrictions end. Supply Chain Suppliers of products have not been able to keep up with demand. According to the International Monetary Fund, ongoing problems with the supply chain are limiting the international economy's … [Read more...] about Supply Chain (News words)
Archives for December 2021
What Is Space Junk and How Dangerous Is it?
American and European officials sharply criticized Russia’s recent missile test that exploded an orbiting satellite into many pieces. Scientists said this orbiting debris will increase risks to humans and their efforts in space for years to come. But, what is this debris – also called space junk -- and what are the safety threats it presents? Space debris is anything … [Read more...] about What Is Space Junk and How Dangerous Is it?
Tone Deaf (Idioms)
Welcome to English in a Minute from home! A tone is a sound you hear in music or in someone's voice. And deaf means unable to hear. So, what could "tone deaf" mean as an idiom? Speaker A: Ugh. Jonathan, Cynthia is so tone deaf. She went to Duncan's party with peanut butter cookies and a big bag of peanuts.Speaker B: What?! Duncan is allergic to nuts. His party invitation … [Read more...] about Tone Deaf (Idioms)
Entice (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. At Britain's London Zoo recently, caregivers raced three female giant tortoises. Entice The "race" was a way to move the reptiles to a new home 200 meters away. Caregivers offered the 26-year-old animals their favorite foods to entice them to move. Entice means to offer or suggest something pleasurable to someone - in … [Read more...] about Entice (News Words)
Indians Celebrate Festival of Lights amid COVID Fears
Indians began celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday. The celebration comes as the country is still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic as well as rising air pollution. Diwali is usually celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Many light oil lamps or candles as a sign of the victory of light over darkness. They also … [Read more...] about Indians Celebrate Festival of Lights amid COVID Fears