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Record oil profits - BBC News Review
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林宜悉 posted on 2022/09/03Ever wondered how oil companies make HUGE profits, especially with global events like the war in Ukraine? This BBC News Review dives into corporate profits and energy prices, helping you pick up essential economic vocabulary you can use in real-world conversations. You'll get a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of current events and learn some advanced terms along the way!
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literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
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UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
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