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    capital

    US /ˈkæpɪtl/

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    UK /'kæpɪtl/

    A2
    n.NounWriting the first letter of a word in big letters
    In English sentences, the first letter of the first word is a capital
    n.NounOfficial main city of a country, province or state
    Over 300 languages are spoken in England's capital, London
    n.NounCollective name for money, shares, and assets
    I need a large amount of capital to start my business
    n.NounMoney that is used for a business
    We haven't got enough capital to buy a new work vehicle
    adj.AdjectiveMain, or major
    The capital city of China is Beijing
    adj.Adjective(Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
    He committed a capital crime.
    adj.AdjectiveExcellent.
    That's a capital idea!
    n.NounThe top part of a pillar or column.
    The columns had ornate capitals.
    adj.AdjectiveDenoting letters of the size and form generally used at the beginning of sentences and proper names.
    Write your name in capital letters.

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    Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks

    05:41Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks
    • The first chopsticks (that we know of at least) are around three thousand years old, and were found in the ruins of the city of Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty in Northern China.

      The first chopsticks (that we know of at least) are around three thousand years old, and were found in the ruins of the city of Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty in Northern China.

    • The first chopsticks, that we know of at least, are around 3,000 years old and were found in the ruins of the city of Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty, in northern China.

      The first chopsticks, that we know of at least, are around 3,000 years old and were found in the ruins of the city of Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty, in northern China.

    B1

    Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times

    05:16Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times
    • He was at an offsite government meeting in Handlover about two hours' drive, uh, northeast of Bratislava, the, the, the capital.

      He was at an offsite government meeting in Handlover about two hours' drive, uh, northeast of Bratislava, the, the, the capital.

    • Um, uh, we don't know if he's been transferred to the capital.

      Um, uh, we don't know if he's been transferred to the capital.

    B1

    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
    • So if they wanted to develop an export-led economy and attract foreign capital, they would need to build up the country's manufacturing industry.

      So if they wanted to develop an export-led economy and attract foreign capital, they would need to build up the country's manufacturing industry.

    • So if they wanted to develop an export-led economy and attract foreign capital, they would need to build up the country's manufacturing industry.

      So if they wanted to develop an export-led economy and attract foreign capital, they would need to build up the country's manufacturing industry.

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • Later, when the brothers approached Peter Thiel, the former CEO of PayPal, Thiel led a $2 million funding round that included investments from Sequoia Capital.

      Later, when the brothers approached Peter Thiel, the former CEO of PayPal, Thiel led a $2 million funding round that included investments from Sequoia Capital.

    • In 2023, around 4,700 European startups received venture capital backing of €13 billion, or around €14 billion, while U.S.

      In 2023, around 4,700 European startups received venture capital backing of €13 billion, or around €14 billion, while U.S.

    B1

    How Rich People Hide Their Money

    08:33How Rich People Hide Their Money
    • So a state might collect income taxes on the money we earn, capital gains taxes on the money we make from investments, sales taxes on things we buy, and

      So a state might collect income taxes on the money we earn, capital gains taxes on the money we make from investments, sales taxes on things we buy, and

    • So a state might collect income taxes on the money we earn, capital gains taxes on the money we make from investments, sales taxes on things we buy, and

      So a state might collect income taxes on the money we earn, capital gains taxes on the money we make from investments, sales taxes on things we buy, and

    B1

    This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone

    07:57This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone
    • Given that kind of capital, given that kind of patience, there is a chance that they will get to advanced capabilities over time.

      Given that kind of capital, given that kind of patience, there is a chance that they will get to advanced capabilities over time.

    • Given that kind of capital, given that kind of patience,

      Given that kind of capital, given that kind of patience,

    B1

    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • Let's use Joyce Appleby's definition of industrial capitalism: an economic system that relies on investment of capital in machines and technology that are used to increase production of marketable goods.

      Let's use Joyce Appleby's definition of industrial capitalism: an economic system that relies on investment of capital in machines and technology that are used to increase production of marketable goods.

    • "An economic system that relies on investment of capital in machines and

      "An economic system that relies on investment of capital in machines and

    B1

    Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World

    02:30Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World
    • The match winner scored by Achraf Hakimi, who actually grew up in Madrid, where his mother used to clean houses in the Spanish capital.

      The match winner scored by Achraf Hakimi, who actually grew up in Madrid, where his mother used to clean houses in the Spanish capital.

    • The match winner scored by Akraf Hakimi, who actually grew up in Madrid where his mother used to clean houses in the Spanish capital.

      The match winner scored by Akraf Hakimi, who actually grew up in Madrid where his mother used to clean houses in the Spanish capital.

    B1

    9 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money

    07:169 Things I Stopped Buying to Make More Money
    • important and it's a great financial investment  to increase your human capital and your knowledge  

      important and it's a great financial investment  to increase your human capital and your knowledge  

    • I read a lot and I think reading is super important and it's a great financial investment to increase your human capital and your knowledge.

      I read a lot and I think reading is super important and it's a great financial investment to increase your human capital and your knowledge.

    A2

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • That's an investment. You're investing in capital asset and it's providing you a return over its lifetime.

      That's an investment. You're investing in capital asset and it's providing you a return over its lifetime.

    • You're investing in capital asset and it's providing you a return over its lifetime.

      You're investing in capital asset and it's providing you a return over its lifetime.

    B1