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New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/10/08Ever wondered why Tokyo's subway runs like clockwork while New York's struggles? This video dives deep into transit efficiency, comparing the Tokyo Metro and MTA to uncover how Japan got so far ahead! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to urban planning and public transit funding while learning fascinating facts about these iconic cities.
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US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
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UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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More eventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
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UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
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US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
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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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