"Supertanker" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
a very large ship, typically used to transport large quantities of oil or other liquids, often 50,000 tons burden or more.
Superstitions are irrational beliefs in supernatural forces or events that are thought to be able to influence the course of human affairs. They are often associated with good or bad luck, predicting the future, or warding off evil spirits. Examples of superstitions include:<br><br> Knocking on wood to prevent bad luck<br> Breaking a mirror causing 7 years of bad luck<br> Black cats being a sign of bad luck<br> Four-leaf clovers being a sign of good luck<br> Friday the 13th being an unlucky day<br><br>Superstitions can vary widely across cultures and can be rooted in folklore, tradition, or personal experiences. While they may not be based on scientific evidence, they can still have a significant impact on people's behavior and decision-making.
Having or showing a belief in supernatural or paranormal phenomena, such as ghosts, horoscopes, or lucky charms. Fearful or credulous of the unknown, often in a blind or irrational manner.
A large retail store that sells a wide range of goods, often including groceries, electronics, home goods, and clothing, under one roof. It is typically a large warehouse-like facility with a wide selection of products and self-service arrangements.
A superstore is a large retail store that sells a wide range of general merchandise, often in a self-service format, under one roof. Superstores usually have a large floor space, frequently in excess of 50,000 square feet (4,600 square meters), and offer products from various product categories such as electronics, clothing, home goods, personal care items, groceries, and pharmaceuticals. They aim to offer a wide selection of products at discounted prices to customers, often reducing prices through economies of scale and centralizing inventory management. Superstores typically provide extended operating hours, often 24/7, and may have features such as self-service kiosks, bagging stations, and a variety of checkout options, including self-checkout and checkout counters.
The term "superstructure" has its origins in Marxian theory, primarily in the discipline of sociology and economics. It refers to the social, political, and cultural aspects of a society built on top of the material base, or what Marx called the "infrastructure," of the society. The infrastructure includes the basic economic structures of a society, such as its system of production, transportation, and resource extraction, essentially the material conditions under which a society exists.<br><br>The superstructure includes institutions, political power, social beliefs, and moral values, as well as culture, which are all aligned with and support the dominant economic base or infrastructure. According to Marx, the superstructure is shaped by the infrastructure but can sometimes resist or influence the infrastructure.
Supertasters are individuals who possess a higher-than-average sensitivity to taste, particularly in detecting bitter tastes. They have a greater number of papillae on their tongues, which are small bumps on the surface of the tongue used to detect taste. This increased sensitivity can make supertasters more sensitive to strongly flavored foods and beverages, and some may find certain foods or drinks too intense or unpleasant.