Childcare
the care and supervision of small children
Vocabulary
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Chubby
slightly fat, but in an attractive way
Circulatory System
The circulatory system is a network consisting of blood, blood vessels, and the heart. This network supplies tissues in the body with oxygen and other nutrients, transports hormones, and removes unnecessary waste products
City-Wide
happening or existing across the whole of a city. also nationwide, worldwide
Civilian
not belonging to the armed forces
Classic Example
a very typical example of sth. , perfect example
Clinch Sth
succeed in achieving or winning sth. clinch a deal/victory
Clinical Trial
a piece or period of research on the effectiveness or safety of drugs or treatment
Close To Tears
nearly crying
Closure
a situation in which a school, factory, etc. is permanently shut
Coerce Sb Into Doing Sth
FML force sb to do sth
Coincide With Sth
happen at the same time as sth else
Collaboration (With Sb)
the act of working with others to produce sth
Collar Bone
clavicle, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum, (breastbone)
Combat
fighting between forces (armed/unarmed combat= fighting with/without guns, bombs, etc.)
Combination
a mix of two or more things
Come Across (As)
make a particular impression
Come Bottom
receive the lowest score in an exam. OPP come top
Come Into Effect
begin to apply or be used
Come Into View/ Sight
appear, OPP disappear from view/sight