(例)He served a year in prison and was then let out onprobation.
【前回の単語】 10月26日の「fan」 (The newspapers deliberatelyfannedthe public's fears of losing their jobs.) いかがでしたか?
fanの意味は、(感情、火を)煽る、 to encourage bad emotions or behaviour to get worse、 という意味です。 fan the violence/hatredという使い方もあります。
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To meet a growing demand for electricity, Australia plans to build the world's biggest solar power plant, a project that will cost $420 million ($318 million). The move comes amid warnings that the country could face blackouts within five years unless it can increase electricity generation to meet the growing demand for air conditioners. Australia is in the grip of the worst drought in 100 years, and air-conditioning is now a standard feature in new homes.