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Why TV Is Wrong For Tolkien
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/13Ever wondered why Tolkien's epic world feels so different on screen? This video dives deep into the challenges of adapting his mythic tone for TV, using "Rings of Power" as a case study. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to literary analysis and fantasy, perfect for expanding your English toolkit!
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US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
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UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
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UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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US /ˈkærəktɚ/
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UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
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UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
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