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The pressure to be thin in Asia - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service
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妮娜 posted on 2026/02/24Ever wondered about the intense pressure to be thin in Asia? This fascinating podcast excerpt dives into how beauty standards differ globally, exploring the impact of societal expectations on body image and even leading to unhealthy extremes. You'll hear personal stories and gain insight into cultural perceptions of weight, picking up useful vocabulary along the way!
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US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
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UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
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US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
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US /əbˈsɛʃən, ɑb-/
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UK /əb'seʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
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