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U.S., China and the Showdown Over an Indian Ocean Military Base | WSJ Coordinates
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/04/28Ever wondered about the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean? This video dives into the fascinating geopolitical tug-of-war over Diego Garcia, exploring how the US military base there is caught between American interests and growing Chinese influence. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and military strategy while learning about this critical global hotspot!
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strike
US /straɪk/
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UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEIC
More current
US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
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UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
A2
More track
US /træk/
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UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEIC
More roughly
US /ˈrʌflɪ/
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UK /ˈrʌfli/
- Adverb
- Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- In a manner that is violent or not careful
B1
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