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【TED-Ed】It's a church. It's a mosque. It's Hagia Sophia. - Kelly Wall
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/11/30Ever wondered about the incredible Hagia Sophia? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives deep into its amazing history, from Byzantine churches to Ottoman mosques, packed with advanced vocabulary and cultural insights you'll love picking up. You'll get a fantastic look at Byzantine architecture and dome engineering that's both educational and super engaging!
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US /ˈpɚpəs/
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UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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US /bɪld/
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UK /bɪld/
- Noun
- Your physical shape; physique
- The process of construction.
- Transitive Verb
- To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
- To construct a house, office, factory
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US /əˈlaʊ/
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UK /əˈlaʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To admit the validity or truth of something
- To let or permit someone do something
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