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    alienation

    US /ˌeljəˈneʃən, ˌeliə-/

    ・

    UK /ˌeɪlɪə'neɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounFeeling of not belonging in a place or group
    Raised in a small town, she felt a great sense of alienation in the city

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    POP CULTURE: What Is Cinema For?

    09:55POP CULTURE: What Is Cinema For?
    • Because so many films glamourise the wrong things, we're used to thinking that an element of alienation and corruption is a generic rather than an incidental danger of cinema.

      Because so many films glamourise the wrong things, we're used to thinking that an element of alienation and corruption is a generic rather than an incidental danger of cinema.

    • we used to thinking that an element of alienation and corruption is a generic,

      we used to thinking that an element of alienation and corruption is a generic,

    B1

    The Body Keeps the Score

    06:03The Body Keeps the Score
    • It sounds childlike and is meant to be, offering a serious chance to go back a step to correct a longstanding alienation.

      It sounds childlike and is meant to be, offering a serious chance to go back a step to correct a longstanding alienation.

    • It sounds childlike and is meant to be, offering a serious chance to go back a step to correct a longstanding alienation.

      It sounds childlike and is meant to be, offering a serious chance to go back a step to correct a longstanding alienation.

    B2

    精神科医だけど「メンタルヘルス」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:47精神科医だけど「メンタルヘルス」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • and their job was to understand and treat and be with people who had an alienation from the rest of society that was due to mental health issues.

      and their job was to understand and treat and be with people who had an alienation from the rest of society that was due to mental health issues.

    • and their job was to understand and treat and be with people who had an alienation from the rest of society that was due to mental health issues.

      and their job was to understand and treat and be with people who had an alienation from the rest of society that was due to mental health issues.

    B2

    Loki & Thor - Not Over You

    03:43Loki & Thor - Not Over You
    • But until then, it's alienation; I know that much is understood.

      But until then, it's alienation; I know that much is understood.

    • But until then it's alienation,

      But until then it's alienation,

    A2

    Ang Lee

    19:14Ang Lee
    • In the 2007 book The Cinema of Ang Lee: The Other Side of the Screen, Whitney Crowther's Dilly has analyzed in detail the striking diversity of Lee's films, as well as Lee's recurring themes of alienation, marginalization, and

      In the 2007 book The Cinema of Ang Lee: The Other Side of the Screen, Whitney Crowther's Dilly has analyzed in detail the striking diversity of Lee's films, as well as Lee's recurring themes of alienation, marginalization, and

    • recurring themes of alienation, marginalization, and repression. Many of Lee's films, particularly

      recurring themes of alienation, marginalization, and repression. Many of Lee's films, particularly

    B1

    Why Are There So Many Super Hero Movies? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios

    13:19Why Are There So Many Super Hero Movies? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
    • Jacobob1 applies theories of alienation and social stratification to the IKEA instruction manuals that come with your furniture.

      Jacobob1 applies theories of alienation and social stratification to the IKEA instruction manuals that come with your furniture.

    • Jkebab1 applies theories of alienation and social stratification to the IKEA instruction

      Jkebab1 applies theories of alienation and social stratification to the IKEA instruction

    B1

    A Life Turned Upside Down by 9/11 (VOA On Assignment May 31)

    05:10A Life Turned Upside Down by 9/11 (VOA On Assignment May 31)
    • IS BASED ON A NOVEL AND DEALS WITH THE ALIENATION OF A YOUNG PAKISTANI IN A POST- 9/11 WORLD.

      IS BASED ON A NOVEL AND DEALS WITH THE ALIENATION OF A YOUNG PAKISTANI IN A POST- 9/11 WORLD.

    • Her most recent film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, is based on her novel and deals with the alienation of a young Pakistani in a post-9/11 world.

      Her most recent film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, is based on her novel and deals with the alienation of a young Pakistani in a post-9/11 world.

    B1

    Stranger Things Season 1 Explained

    16:28Stranger Things Season 1 Explained
    • and Will's older brother Jonathan searching, in his angst and alienation.

      and Will's older brother Jonathan searching, in his angst and alienation.

    • and alienation.

      and alienation.

    B1

    Why Brexit happened — and what to do next (English subt) Alexander Betts/TED Talks

    17:27Why Brexit happened — and what to do next (English subt) Alexander Betts/TED Talks
    • But those ideas are ones that signify fear and alienation.

      But those ideas are ones that signify fear and alienation.

    • But those ideas are ones that signify fear and alienation.

      But those ideas are ones that signify fear and alienation.

    B1

    Why Sergio Leone Played Music On Set

    09:19Why Sergio Leone Played Music On Set
    • I can look toward the sunset and tap into the deep longing in John Williams work, for example, or channel the alienation of Vangelis.

      I can look toward the sunset and tap into the deep longing in John Williams work, for example, or channel the alienation of Vangelis.

    • but I can look toward the sunset and tap into the deep longing in John Williams' work, for example, or channel the alienation of Vangelis's haunting and somehow seductive score for Blade Runner.

      but I can look toward the sunset and tap into the deep longing in John Williams' work, for example, or channel the alienation of Vangelis's haunting and somehow seductive score for Blade Runner.

    B1