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Trump warns Nato over securing the Strait of Hormuz | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/16Wondering what's happening with the Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets? This BBC News report dives into the complex situation, giving you a chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to international conflict and diplomacy. It's a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and language skills on a crucial geopolitical topic!
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impact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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US /straɪk/
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UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
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UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
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US /ˈvɑ:lətl/
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UK /ˈvɒlətaɪl/
- Adjective
- Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
- Unstable and likely to change suddenly/extremely
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