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Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/04/25Ever wondered about the UK's plan to ban smoking for life? This BBC News Review breaks down the controversial policy, explaining terms like 'backlash' and 'derail' so you can understand the news and boost your vocabulary. You'll also pick up some advanced slang like 'nuts' to sound more natural!
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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 /səbˈskraɪb/
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UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
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US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
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UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
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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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