Subtitles & vocabulary
Why The UAE Walked Away From OPEC
0
林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/27Ever wonder why the UAE made the shocking decision to leave OPEC after nearly 60 years? This video dives into the geopolitical and economic factors behind this seismic split, explaining the "seismic split" and "shifting alliances" in the Gulf. You'll gain a fascinating insight into global energy markets and pick up key phrases like "bombshell announcement" and "economic decision"!
Video vocabulary
sophisticated
US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/
・
UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone more worldly and experienced
B1TOEIC
More strategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
・
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEIC
More infrastructure
US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
・
UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
B1
More conflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
・
UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2
More Use Energy
Unlock Vocabulary
Unlock pronunciation, explanations, and filters
