Thinking in English 88. Why are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics so controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
This week is the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. While the Games are usually a time of excitement and joy, this time is different. Covid has changed everything. This episode of Thinking in English will introduce some information about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, discuss why it is so controversial, and then present more general arguments about the benefits and negatives of hosting the Games
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Eagerly (adv) - In a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable
He eagerly accepted an invitation to the party
To anticipate (v) - to imagine or expect that something will happen
We don’t anticipate any trouble
To safeguard (v) - to protect something from harm
The union safeguards the interests of all its members
Precarious (adj) - a precarious situation is likely to get worse
After the bank collapsed, many customers are in a precarious financial position
Peacetime (n) - a period of time when a country is not at war
The country is buying more weapons even though we are in peacetime
To revive (v) - to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use
My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water
Alternating (adj) - starting with one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again
He is always alternating between happy and sad
To revitalize (v) - to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something
Investment has revitalize this neighbourhood
Stature (n) - the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability
He is an artist of great stature
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