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JFK Inaugural Address 1 of 2
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林明寬 posted on 2015/08/04Ever wondered what JFK's iconic 'Ask Not' speech really meant? Dive into this powerful address from 1961, packed with advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that shaped Cold War rhetoric. It's a fantastic chance to boost your English while learning about a pivotal moment in history!
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applause
US /əˈplɔz/
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UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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US /kəˈmɪt/
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UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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US /swɛr/
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UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
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US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
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UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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