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    legacy

    US /ˈlɛɡəsi/

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    UK /'leɡəsɪ/

    B2TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
    The Irish people have left behind a great legacy of literature for future generations
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something left or given by a person who has died
    Florence's legacy in changing healthcare lasts to this day
    adj.AdjectiveRelating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
    The company still relies on legacy systems for its core operations.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An old or outdated computer system or software.
    The company is working to modernize its legacy infrastructure.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something left or handed down by a predecessor.
    His legacy as a civil rights leader will never be forgotten.

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    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
    • The legacy of that approach is evident today.

      The legacy of that approach is evident today.

    • The legacy of that approach is evident today.

      The legacy of that approach is evident today.

    B1

    How Levi's Became a Denim Icon

    03:00How Levi's Became a Denim Icon
    • While Levi's has had its shares of ups and downs, the company's legacy may be rooted more in its ability to keep up with the changing tastes and social mores.

      While Levi's has had its shares of ups and downs, the company's legacy may be rooted more in its ability to keep up with the changing tastes and social mores.

    • and downs, the company's legacy may be rooted more in its ability to keep up

      and downs, the company's legacy may be rooted more in its ability to keep up

    B2

    Why South Africa is still so segregated

    10:16Why South Africa is still so segregated
    • And that's because South Africa's legacy of racial division goes back centuries.

      And that's because South Africa's legacy of racial division goes back centuries.

    • And for that reason, a brilliant intention to overcome the apartheid legacy unintentionally reproduced the very same legacy it was trying to undo.

      And for that reason, a brilliant intention to overcome the apartheid legacy unintentionally reproduced the very same legacy it was trying to undo.

    B2

    Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice

    11:54Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
    • Both the legacy of the Japanese and their historical existence of the non-Chinese Aboriginals could lead to accusations of colonialism,

      Both the legacy of the Japanese and their historical existence of the non-Chinese Aboriginals could lead to accusations of colonialism,

    • Both the legacy of the Japanese and the historical existence of the non-Chinese aboriginals,

      Both the legacy of the Japanese and the historical existence of the non-Chinese aboriginals,

    B2

    "Jokes About Deaf People" - Trevor Noah - (Nation Wild Comedy)

    15:08"Jokes About Deaf People" - Trevor Noah - (Nation Wild Comedy)
    • Nelson Madela's a man he's beyond a man, he's a legacy, a legacy I can never aspire to be but we can all look towards.

      Nelson Madela's a man he's beyond a man, he's a legacy, a legacy I can never aspire to be but we can all look towards.

    A2

    Extended interview: Warren Buffett

    21:20Extended interview: Warren Buffett
    • So we've been talking a lot about Katharine Graham's legacy.

      So we've been talking a lot about Katharine Graham's legacy.

    • But I wonder if you want to talk about your legacy.

      But I wonder if you want to talk about your legacy.

    B1

    Top 30 Biggest Tech Product FAILS of All Time

    27:33Top 30 Biggest Tech Product FAILS of All Time
    • However, it does have quite the legacy.

      However, it does have quite the legacy.

    B1

    Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty

    15:12Why Taiwan's East Coast Is Basically Empty
    • It's not actually recognized as an independent state and this has a lot to do with how and why Taiwan was settled by China and One of the most important things to remember in this story is that the island has been home to indigenous peoples for thousands of years These people are not directly related to the Chinese In fact, they are Austronesian speaking groups who arrived along the same migration patterns as New Zealand, Polynesia Hawaii and Indonesia these indigenous groups developed distinct cultures and lived in scattered communities Primarily in the mountainous interior and along the coasts their presence remains a significant part of Taiwan's identity today Though they make up only about 2% of the population or about 600,000 people So in a way Taiwan is as much of a colonized country as many parts of the Western Hemisphere But let's get back to how modern Taiwan was established the earliest mentions of Taiwan interacting with China begin around the year 230 when military troops from the Eastern Wu Kingdom of China's Three kingdoms period landed on its shores though There is some debate on whether this was actually Taiwan that they landed on or not Various reports would include some mention of Taiwan albeit under different names for the next 1,400 years During the 1600s Taiwan became a contested territory the Dutch established a colony in the south the Spanish briefly held territory in the north and Chinese settlers mostly from Fujian province Gradually moved on to the island the Dutch were eventually expelled by Koxinga a Ming loyalist who used Taiwan as a base of resistance against the Qing Dynasty however his rule was short-lived as Qing forces took control of Taiwan in 1683 and Incorporated it into their Empire for over two centuries Taiwan remained under Qing rule though its position on the Empire's periphery meant it was often overlooked this changed in 1895 when the Qing were forced to cede Taiwan to Japan after their defeat in the first Sino-Japanese war the Japanese brought Modernization to the island building infrastructure railways and industry while also implementing strict colonial rule Though resistance existed Japan's influence reshaped Taiwan leaving a legacy that persists in aspects of its architecture education and economy after Japan's defeat in World War two Taiwan was handed back to China in 1945 and this proved to be very lucky for the Taiwan that exists today While remaining as a backwater through much of China's history Taiwan would eventually occupy a prominent place in the Chinese Civil War which had begun in the late 1920s The Nationalist Republic of China government under Chiang Kai-shek fought against the communist forces led by Mao Zedong despite initial advantages the Nationalists suffered a series of devastating defeats due to poor leadership corruption and dwindling public support by 1949 the communists had gained control of mainland China Forcing the Nationalist government to retreat to Taiwan Chiang Kai-shek and his followers established their base on the island bringing with them millions of refugees military forces and much of China's cultural and financial wealth at the time though the Nationalist government continued to claim sovereignty over all of China its control was Effectively limited to Taiwan and a few offshore islands It was during this period that saw much of the Western world namely the United States Canada and Western Europe aligned with Taiwan and recognized it as a country leaving mainland China as a global outsider however between 1950 and 1971 this recognition gradually eroded as Western countries sought to recognize mainland China as the sole China in order to establish trade with the much larger economic base and Because mainland China still claimed ownership of Taiwan it mandated that no country could recognize Taiwan as an independent country Despite the fact that it is independent for all intents and purposes This isolated Taiwan from global diplomacy, but not from global trade despite its diplomatic isolation Taiwan's economy surged in the late 1900s transforming from an agrarian society into a global industrial and technological powerhouse Democratic reforms began in the late 1980s culminating in the first direct presidential election in 1996 since then Taiwan has functioned as a democratic society distinct from mainland China Despite Beijing's continued claims over the island which leads us to today's population divide Hey, sorry for the interruption.

      It's not actually recognized as an independent state and this has a lot to do with how and why Taiwan was settled by China and One of the most important things to remember in this story is that the island has been home to indigenous peoples for thousands of years These people are not directly related to the Chinese In fact, they are Austronesian speaking groups who arrived along the same migration patterns as New Zealand, Polynesia Hawaii and Indonesia these indigenous groups developed distinct cultures and lived in scattered communities Primarily in the mountainous interior and along the coasts their presence remains a significant part of Taiwan's identity today Though they make up only about 2% of the population or about 600,000 people So in a way Taiwan is as much of a colonized country as many parts of the Western Hemisphere But let's get back to how modern Taiwan was established the earliest mentions of Taiwan interacting with China begin around the year 230 when military troops from the Eastern Wu Kingdom of China's Three kingdoms period landed on its shores though There is some debate on whether this was actually Taiwan that they landed on or not Various reports would include some mention of Taiwan albeit under different names for the next 1,400 years During the 1600s Taiwan became a contested territory the Dutch established a colony in the south the Spanish briefly held territory in the north and Chinese settlers mostly from Fujian province Gradually moved on to the island the Dutch were eventually expelled by Koxinga a Ming loyalist who used Taiwan as a base of resistance against the Qing Dynasty however his rule was short-lived as Qing forces took control of Taiwan in 1683 and Incorporated it into their Empire for over two centuries Taiwan remained under Qing rule though its position on the Empire's periphery meant it was often overlooked this changed in 1895 when the Qing were forced to cede Taiwan to Japan after their defeat in the first Sino-Japanese war the Japanese brought Modernization to the island building infrastructure railways and industry while also implementing strict colonial rule Though resistance existed Japan's influence reshaped Taiwan leaving a legacy that persists in aspects of its architecture education and economy after Japan's defeat in World War two Taiwan was handed back to China in 1945 and this proved to be very lucky for the Taiwan that exists today While remaining as a backwater through much of China's history Taiwan would eventually occupy a prominent place in the Chinese Civil War which had begun in the late 1920s The Nationalist Republic of China government under Chiang Kai-shek fought against the communist forces led by Mao Zedong despite initial advantages the Nationalists suffered a series of devastating defeats due to poor leadership corruption and dwindling public support by 1949 the communists had gained control of mainland China Forcing the Nationalist government to retreat to Taiwan Chiang Kai-shek and his followers established their base on the island bringing with them millions of refugees military forces and much of China's cultural and financial wealth at the time though the Nationalist government continued to claim sovereignty over all of China its control was Effectively limited to Taiwan and a few offshore islands It was during this period that saw much of the Western world namely the United States Canada and Western Europe aligned with Taiwan and recognized it as a country leaving mainland China as a global outsider however between 1950 and 1971 this recognition gradually eroded as Western countries sought to recognize mainland China as the sole China in order to establish trade with the much larger economic base and Because mainland China still claimed ownership of Taiwan it mandated that no country could recognize Taiwan as an independent country Despite the fact that it is independent for all intents and purposes This isolated Taiwan from global diplomacy, but not from global trade despite its diplomatic isolation Taiwan's economy surged in the late 1900s transforming from an agrarian society into a global industrial and technological powerhouse Democratic reforms began in the late 1980s culminating in the first direct presidential election in 1996 since then Taiwan has functioned as a democratic society distinct from mainland China Despite Beijing's continued claims over the island which leads us to today's population divide Hey, sorry for the interruption.

    B1

    Top 10 Movies So Bad Actors QUIT

    13:16Top 10 Movies So Bad Actors QUIT
    • Garbo still maintains a legacy as one of the defining dramatic actresses of her era.

      Garbo still maintains a legacy as one of the defining dramatic actresses of her era.

    • With Connery's legacy being otherwise stellar, at least he went out on his own terms.

      With Connery's legacy being otherwise stellar, at least he went out on his own terms.

    B2

    20 Infamous Assassinations in Entertainment History

    19:4620 Infamous Assassinations in Entertainment History
    • To this day, Versace remains a key name in the fashion industry, a legacy that speaks to the immense talent of its famous founder. By July of 1997,

      To this day, Versace remains a key name in the fashion industry, a legacy that speaks to the immense talent of its famous founder. By July of 1997,

    B2