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Is the Amazon worth more than Amazon? | BBC Ideas
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/13Ever wondered if the Amazon rainforest is worth more than the e-commerce giant Amazon? This video dives into the fascinating concept of natural capital and ecosystem services, helping you understand the true value of our planet's resources. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to environmental economics and policy, making it a great watch for curious minds!
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absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
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UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
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UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
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US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
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UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
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