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  • Taiwan President Tsai Ing wen visited an air force base on the island to praise the heroic performance of its pilots.

  • Intercept.

  • The Taiwanese fighter pilots were able to intercept dozens of Chinese army warplanes that crossed the Taiwan Strait center line.

  • The line is an unofficial line that separates mainland China from the self governing island to intercept means to stop someone or something before their expected arrival in American football.

  • An interception is when a defensive player catches a ball thrown by an opposing player.

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News Words: Intercept

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    林宜悉 posted on 2020/10/24
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Keywords

force

US /fɔrs, fors/

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UK /fɔ:s/

  • other
  • To break open (something) using force.
  • To compel (someone) to do something.
  • To cause (a plant or crop) to develop or mature prematurely in a greenhouse or under artificial conditions.
  • To cause (a plant or flower) to grow or develop at an increased rate.
  • To use physical strength to break open or move (something).
  • other
  • Coercion or compulsion; strength or power exerted to cause motion or change.
  • Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • other
  • Coercion or compulsion; strength or power exerted to cause or affect.
  • An influence or effect.
  • Physical strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • noun
  • Coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence.
  • Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • A body of people employed and trained for a particular task or purpose.
  • An influence or effect.
  • A body of people employed and trained for law enforcement.
  • A body of soldiers or police.
  • An influence that can cause a body to accelerate.
  • Pressure; attraction
  • Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
  • The use of physical strength/violence to persuade
  • Strength or power of expression or argument.
  • verb
  • To use physical strength or violence to persuade

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expect

US /ɪkˈspɛkt/

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UK /ɪk'spekt/

  • verb
  • To believe something is probably going to happen
  • other
  • To anticipate or believe that something will happen or someone will arrive.
  • To believe that something will happen or is likely to happen.
  • To require something from someone as a duty or obligation.

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performance

US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

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UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

  • noun
  • Act of doing something
  • The action of performing; an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
  • Activity done to entertain an audience
  • The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
  • The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
  • The capability of a machine, product, or person.
  • The operating speed, efficiency, or capability of a computer or other machine.
  • The financial result of the activities of a company or organization over a period of time.
  • An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
  • The action of performing, executing, or fulfilling an action, promise, or duty.
  • The action of performing a task, duty, or function.
  • An act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
  • The manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.
  • The action or manner of performing in a sporting event.
  • The action or manner of performing in a sporting event.
  • A public presentation or exhibition.
  • The way in which someone or something functions or operates.
  • other
  • The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
  • The capabilities or functioning of a machine, product, or system.
  • The operating speed or efficiency of a computer or other machine.
  • A measure of how efficiently a computer or other system operates.
  • The financial results of a company or investment over a period of time.
  • The financial result of a company, fund, or investment over a period of time.
  • The action of performing, executing, or fulfilling an action, promise, or duty.
  • The act of performing; the state of being performed.
  • The action of performing a task, duty, or function.
  • The manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.

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throw

US /θroʊ/

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UK /θrəʊ/

  • noun
  • Arm movement to make a thing fly through the air
  • Loose cloth or blanket (usually over a chair)
  • Forcibly putting someone on the ground
  • verb
  • To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • To move part of your body suddenly and forcefully
  • To confuse or upset someone
  • (E.g. judo) to forcibly put someone on the ground
  • To propel something through the air with force.
  • To put something somewhere suddenly and roughly

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praise

US /preɪz/

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UK /preɪz/

  • noun
  • Expression of approval of something/someone
  • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
  • verb
  • To express approval of something or someone
  • To express thanks, respect, and love

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president

US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

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UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

  • noun
  • Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization.
  • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
  • The elected head of a republic or the chief of state in a country.
  • The person who holds the position of head of an organization, club, or society.
  • The chief administrator of a college or university.

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strait

US /stret/

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UK /streɪt/

  • noun
  • Channel joining large bodies of water

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intercept

US /ˌɪntərˈsept/

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UK /ˌɪntəˈsept/

  • verb
  • To stop or catch something while it is moving

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heroic

US /hɪˈroɪk/

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UK /həˈrəʊɪk/

  • adjective
  • Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
  • Having the characteristics of a hero; brave and noble.
  • Relating to or characteristic of a hero or heroes; grand or imposing in scale or style.

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cross

US /krɔs, krɑs/

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UK /krɒs/

  • adjective
  • Angry and upset
  • From one side of something to the other
  • verb
  • To put one thing over another e.g. arms
  • To breed one type of animal or plant with another
  • To not to agree with someone; oppose
  • To go from one side of something to the other
  • To meet at one point
  • noun
  • (Of animals) mixture of breeds in one animal
  • Person's name

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