Staying Cool
Mission: Impossible – Summer in Japan
Word definitions
muggy (adj.): hot and humid
out and about (idiom): active and moving around outside
ventilation (n.): the process of bringing fresh air into a place
airy (adj.): letting fresh air through
eaves (n.): the parts of the roof that extends beyond the building’s outer walls
hemp (n.): plant fiber used for making rope, clothes, etc.
[be] a thing (idiom): be popular or common
evaporation (n.): the process of a liquid becoming gas/steam
make a splash (adj.): become very successful, impactful, or draw attention
step in (idiom): get involved (usually to help or solve an issue)
insulation (n.): material or method of preventing heat from going in or out
boast (v.): be proud of having something; have something good
BO (acronym): Body Odour (the smell of someone’s body; often used for bad smells)
swear by (idiom): strongly believe something works well (and so usually choosing it)
translucent (adj.): allowing some light through (also known as semi-transparent)
keep [one’s] cool (idiom): stay calm and not panic or get angry