🇬🇧🇨🇳 phenomenon - 现象 : English Lesson

Meaning of "phenomenon" ("现象"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A phenomenon is an observable event or situation, especially one that is remarkable or extraordinary. It can refer to natural occurrences, such as a solar eclipse, or human-made events, like a viral internet trend. Phenomena can be studied scientifically to understand the underlying causes and effects.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The phenomenon of my grandma's cookies disappearing faster than she can bake them is a family mystery.

The sudden appearance of a giant rubber ducky in the town square was quite a phenomenon.

It’s a phenomenon how my little brother can make a mess in less than five seconds.

The phenomenon of my homework disappearing right before class is truly mysterious.

It’s a phenomenon how my dad’s jokes get worse every year, but he laughs harder at them!

A boy saw a light jump out of the lake. The light was a bright blue phenomenon. People ran and watched the phenomenon with big eyes. Kids called it a small phenomenon. An old woman took a photo and said, "What a phenomenon!" At night the town talked about the phenomenon and went to sleep smiling.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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