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Shipping & biotech CEOs on Strait of Hormuz supply chain turmoil
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/14Ever wondered how global events impact the goods you buy? This video dives into the supply chain turmoil around the Strait of Hormuz with insights from shipping and biotech CEOs, explaining how disruptions can lead to shortages like fertilizer. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to global trade and complex sentence structures while learning about real-world business challenges!
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stick
US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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More significant
US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
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US /tʌf/
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UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
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US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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