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Why the Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats
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Minjane posted on 2023/02/18Ever wondered why the Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats? This fascinating video dives into the ship's design, the regulations of the time, and the surprising reasons behind the shortage. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to maritime history and engineering while learning some incredible facts!
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perspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
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UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
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US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
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UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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US /kəˈpæsɪti/
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UK /kə'pæsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- Largest amount of something that can be produced
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US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
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UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
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