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【TED-Ed】History vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler
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Ann posted on 2015/12/20Ever wondered if Genghis Khan was a brutal conqueror or a visionary leader? This fascinating video dives deep into the historical debate, exploring his impact on the Mongol Empire and the Silk Road. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while exploring this controversial legacy!
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legacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
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UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
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US /ˈmɛnʃən/
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UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
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US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/
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UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
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US /pleɡ/
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UK /pleɪɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to have continual problems with something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Deadly) disease passing rapidly between people
- An unusually large number of insects or animals infesting a place and causing damage.
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