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Hunger Games salute used for Asia protests - BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2021/03/17Ever wondered how a gesture from a movie becomes a powerful symbol for real-life protests? This video dives into the fascinating story behind the Hunger Games salute and its use in recent Asian protests, explaining its origins and impact. You'll pick up vocabulary related to political symbolism and social movements while exploring a compelling real-world event!
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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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More incredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
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UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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US /trɪˈmɛndəs/
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UK /trəˈmendəs/
- Adjective
- Very good or very impressive
- Extremely large or great.
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More practical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
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UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
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