- 224. contends (力説する)
- 225. preparing for (～の準備)
- 226. conducted (実施した)
- 227. assume (考えている)
- 228. greet (迎える)
- 229. preserving (維持する、守る)
- 230. paralyze (麻痺する)
- 231. hemispheres (半球)
- 232. cruel (残酷な)
- 233. conservation (保護)
- 234. verge of (瀕している)
- 235. severe (もたらす)
- 236. due to (～が原因で)
- 237. emissions (排出)
- 238. affect (影響を及ぼす)
- 239. curb (抑制)
- 240. orbit (軌道)
224. contends (力説する)
He contentds that primitive life once existed on Mars.
225. preparing for (～の準備)
The crew is busy preparing for the voyage into outer space.
226. conducted (実施した)
They conducted a series of experiments under zero gravity.
227. assume (考えている)
Many astronomers assume that the universe will expand infinitely.
228. greet (迎える)
The astronauts were greeted with spontaneous applause.
229. preserving (維持する、守る)
A fund was set up with a view to preserving our endangered planet.
230. paralyze (麻痺する)
The massive flood paralyzed the local transportation network.
231. hemispheres (半球)
The equator divides the globe into two hemispheres.
232. cruel (残酷な)
I think it’s cruel to trap animals for fur coats.
233. conservation (保護)
The organazation plays a principal role in wildlife conservation.
234. verge of (瀕している)
Many fragile species are on the verge of extinction.
235. severe (もたらす)
The prolonged drought did severe damage to the crops.
236. due to (～が原因で)
Tropical rain forests are quickly disappearing on a global scale. In part, it’s due to acid rain.
237. emissions (排出)
It is said that global warming is directly related to carbon dioxide emissions.
238. affect (影響を及ぼす)
The destruction of the ozone layer affects the environment.
239. curb (抑制)
The committee called on all nations to work side by side to burb air pollution.
240. orbit (軌道)
A satellite was launched into orbit to monitor melting glaciers.
