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Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/05/04Ever wondered why the UK's economy is facing a tough year while others are growing? This video dives deep into the factors like inflation and the energy crisis causing the UK's predicted shrinkage, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced economic vocabulary. You'll gain insights into the UK's current challenges and learn key terms used in financial news!
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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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US /pænˈdɛmɪk/
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UK /pæn'demɪk/
- Adjective
- (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- Noun
- a pandemic disease
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US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/
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UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- Countable Noun
- A store that sells food and household supplies.
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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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