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Adonis1013 Posted 15 years ago
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Dear all,
Could you help me clarify the meaning of the following sentences? Thank you very much.
2.The ice also contains methane gas which is released when it melts, and this adds to global warming.
Does the words “add to” mean cause or increase the possibility of global warming?
Thanks again.
Could you help me clarify the meaning of the following sentences? Thank you very much.
- By using the Northeast Passage, they can cut the journey from Europe to Japan by 7500 kilometers.
2.The ice also contains methane gas which is released when it melts, and this adds to global warming.
Does the words “add to” mean cause or increase the possibility of global warming?
Thanks again.
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adonis1013 Does that mean the distance between Europe and Japan is 7500 kilometers if they sail through the Northeast Passage? No. It means that the distance is reduced by 7500 kilometers.
- adonis1013 Does that mean the distance between Europe and Japan is 7500 kilometers if they sail through the Northeast Passage?
- No.
- It means that the distance is reduced by 7500 kilometers.
- com/search/cut adonis1013 Do the words “add to” mean cause or increase the possibility of global warming?
- It means that global warming will be made worse.
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adonis1013Does that mean the distance between Europe and Japan is 7500 kilometers if they sail through the Northeast Passage?No. It means that the distance is reduced by 7500 kilometers. See definition number 6 on this page: http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/cut
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