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The Fight To Control The South China Sea
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阿輝 posted on 2015/06/11Ever wondered why the South China Sea is such a hot topic? This video dives into the complex territorial claims, shipping lanes, and vital resources like oil and gas that make this region so crucial. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of international relations, all explained clearly!
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world
US /wɜrld /
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UK /wɜ:ld/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- Political division due to some kind of similarity
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US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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US /kriˈet/
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UK /krɪ'eɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make, cause, or bring into existence
- To cause something to happen; to give rise to a particular situation or state.
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US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
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UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
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