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【TED】Dilip Ratha: The hidden force in global economics: sending money home (Dilip Ratha: The hidden force in global economics: sending money home)
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CUChou posted on 2014/12/08Ever wondered about the massive impact of money sent home by migrants? This fascinating TED talk dives into remittances, revealing their hidden power in global economics and how innovations like mobile money are making a huge difference. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to migration and development while gaining incredible insights into this vital force!
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people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /ˈkʌntri/
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UK /ˈkʌntri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An area of land that is controlled by a government
- Open land that is away from towns and cities
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the countryside.
- Representing one's nation in sports or other competitions.
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US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
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UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
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US /ed/
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UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
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