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Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/07/24Ever wondered why cluster bombs are such a hot topic in international news? This video dives deep into the controversy surrounding cluster munitions being sent to Ukraine, explaining the technical details like 'dud rates' and the humanitarian concerns. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a better understanding of this complex geopolitical issue!
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critical
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 /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
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UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
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US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
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UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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