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    government

    US /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

    ・

    UK /ˈgʌvənmənt/

    A1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group of people and system that rule a nation
    The government is popular with the people because it lowered taxes
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The system by which a state or community is governed.
    The country operates under a democratic government.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act or manner of governing; control; direction.
    The government's control over the economy is significant.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • They're devaluing their currency, and there's nobody in our government to fight them.

      They're devaluing their currency, and there's nobody in our government to fight them.

    • GOVERNMENT TO FIGHT

      GOVERNMENT TO FIGHT

    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
    • Well, breaking news: reaction has begun pouring in after reports that Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was shot at after a government offsite meeting.

      Well, breaking news: reaction has begun pouring in after reports that Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was shot at after a government offsite meeting.

    • AT AFTER A GOVERNMENT OFF-SITE

      AT AFTER A GOVERNMENT OFF-SITE

    B1

    Why can’t prices just stay the same?

    07:31Why can’t prices just stay the same?
    • The government does have tools to combat rising inflation.

      The government does have tools to combat rising inflation.

    • But if inflation hadn't come back up, the government would have had limited options.

      But if inflation hadn't come back up, the government would have had limited options.

    B1

    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • Government or any regulatory body cannot reach out to individual citizens at all mealtimes.

      Government or any regulatory body cannot reach out to individual citizens at all mealtimes.

    • The fear among health experts is that the burden will ultimately fall upon people to make healthy choices on their own, with little guidance from the government.

      The fear among health experts is that the burden will ultimately fall upon people to make healthy choices on their own, with little guidance from the government.

    B2

    How to Describe a Day Off in English!

    07:22How to Describe a Day Off in English!
    • Today is Family Day here in Canada, so I have the day off because the government decided that this would be a holiday.

      Today is Family Day here in Canada, so I have the day off because the government decided that this would be a holiday.

    • So I have the day off because the government decided that this would be a holiday.

      So I have the day off because the government decided that this would be a holiday.

    A1

    Iran's president killed in crash: BBC News Review

    06:35Iran's president killed in crash: BBC News Review
    • One is that the US government has blasted—that means strongly criticised—Raisi's human rights record.

      One is that the US government has blasted—that means strongly criticised—Raisi's human rights record.

    • So the US government has offered sympathy towards the Iranian people, but they have also criticised Raisi heavily.

      So the US government has offered sympathy towards the Iranian people, but they have also criticised Raisi heavily.

    B2

    Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ

    05:15Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ
    • This EV graveyard has hundreds of electric cars, and the Chinese government has pumped money into this sector.

      This EV graveyard has hundreds of electric cars, and the Chinese government has pumped money into this sector.

    • The government has thrown its weight behind the EV industry to cement China's global lead.

      The government has thrown its weight behind the EV industry to cement China's global lead.

    B1

    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
    • largely clean government, making sure that the public transport system is efficient, has world-class healthcare infrastructure.

      largely clean government, making sure that the public transport system is efficient, has world-class healthcare infrastructure.

    • and legal system, stable and largely clean government,

      and legal system, stable and largely clean government,

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • As the head of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association said, "Too often, the EU puts the regulatory cart before the horse, imposing heavy compliance burdens before Europe has a fully developed EV industry in place." European car companies are already struggling to keep up with China's dominance in the EV market, which benefits from significant government subsidies.

      As the head of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association said, "Too often, the EU puts the regulatory cart before the horse, imposing heavy compliance burdens before Europe has a fully developed EV industry in place." European car companies are already struggling to keep up with China's dominance in the EV market, which benefits from significant government subsidies.

    • dominance in the EV market, which benefits  from significant government subsidies.

      dominance in the EV market, which benefits  from significant government subsidies.

    B1

    How Rich People Hide Their Money

    08:33How Rich People Hide Their Money
    • We go to work, we earn a paycheck, a percentage of each paycheck goes back to the government to spend on programs and infrastructure, and

      We go to work, we earn a paycheck, a percentage of each paycheck goes back to the government to spend on programs and infrastructure, and

    • A percentage of each paycheck goes back to the government

      A percentage of each paycheck goes back to the government

    B1