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A Close Eye On The U.S. Congress | September 28, 2021
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林宜悉 posted on 2021/10/04Ever wonder what's happening in the U.S. Congress or why there are fuel shortages? This CNN 10 episode dives into government shutdowns, debt ceilings, and even UK fuel crises, giving you a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with terms like 'debt ceiling' and 'panic buying'! Plus, you'll get a fun update on whale sightings and a record-breaking dog sprint – it's a news roundup packed with fascinating insights and practical language!
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panic
US /ˈpænɪk/
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UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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US /ˈprɛzəns/
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UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
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US /kəˈmjunɪti/
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UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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