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Jeffrey Sachs: US and Israel underestimated Iran
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佛斯特 posted on 2026/03/14Ever wondered about the complex dynamics between the US, Israel, and Iran? In this insightful interview, Jeffrey Sachs shares his perspective on why these nations might have underestimated Iran, diving into topics like asymmetric warfare and the energy crisis. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and gain a deeper cultural understanding of the Middle East!
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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 /səˈner.i.oʊ/
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UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
- Noun
- An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
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US /'vaɪtl/
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UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
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US /ˈstrætədʒi/
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UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
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