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UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/02Ever wondered how global events impact the world economy? This video dives into the tense situation around the Strait of Hormuz and the UK's response, perfect for boosting your knowledge of international affairs and picking up advanced vocabulary related to diplomacy and trade! You'll get a fantastic look at complex sentence structures in action, making it a great way to sharpen your listening and comprehension skills.
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incredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
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UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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US /ˌsɪtʃuˈeʃən/
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UK /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, position or area that something is in
- An unexpected problem or difficulty
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US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
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UK /ɪ'nɪʃətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
- New plan or idea that is meant to fix a problem
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US /ˈtrɪki/
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UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
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