VOA慢速英语:Whale Deaths On the Rise in Alaska

elevated – adj. higher than normal

toxic – adj. containing harmful or poisonous substances

filter – v. to move through or into something in small amounts or in a gradual way

concentrated – adj. existing or happening together in one place

pattern(s) – n. the regular and repeated way in which something happens or is done

emissions – n. something sent out or given off

breed – v. to reproduce

species – n. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants

predators – n. an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals

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