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Turkey detains hundreds of Erdogan opponents as crackdown grows | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/28Ever wondered about the political situation in Turkey? This video dives into the recent detentions of Erdogan opponents, explaining the context behind the growing crackdown and what it means for democracy. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to political events and gain a deeper cultural understanding of current affairs.
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US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/
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UK /'dɪsəplɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- Particular field of study
- Transitive Verb
- To control or train others by making them obey you
- To punish a person for their wrongdoing
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US /pɚˈsɛpʃən/
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UK /pəˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way in which one sees or understands something
- The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
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US /ˈɛvɪdəns/
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UK /'evɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- Information presented in court to prove or disprove alleged facts.
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate clearly; to be evidence of.
- To show clearly; prove.
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US /dɪˈklaɪn/
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UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
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