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The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
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林宜悉 posted on 2022/01/03Curious about what shaped 2021? This video from The Economist dives into fascinating stories like the rise of electric vehicles and the latest in space missions, perfect for boosting your vocabulary and understanding complex global issues. You'll get a fantastic look at topics from democratic erosion to the buzz around James Bond, all while sharpening your English!
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the world
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
- All of the people on earth.
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be expecting or planning to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on someone
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- The place at a theater or stadium where tickets are sold.
- The amount of money earned from ticket sales for a movie or play.
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- The changes happening to the world's climate
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