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Iran: Germany's Merz avoids Trump's criticism as UK, Spain, face Trump's anger | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/04Wondering how transatlantic relations are shifting with tensions over Iran? This DW News analysis dives into why Germany's Friedrich Merz is navigating Trump's criticism differently than the UK and Spain, offering you a chance to pick up advanced vocabulary on strategic autonomy and international affairs. You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding of these complex geopolitical discussions!
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approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
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UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEIC
More critical
US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
A2
More compromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
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UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
B1
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