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Why Europe is asking women to get ready to fight Russia - BBC World Service
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妮娜 posted on 2025/11/24Ever wondered why some European countries are discussing women joining the military? This BBC World Service video dives into the complex policy debates around conscription and defense, giving you a fantastic chance to boost your advanced vocabulary on topics like NATO and gender equality. You'll gain insights into current geopolitical discussions while picking up key terms!
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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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More situation
US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /tɛnd/
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UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
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More force
US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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