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【TED-Ed】The Akune brothers: Siblings on opposite sides of war - Wendell Oshiro
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Ann posted on 2021/06/18Ever wondered about the complex lives of Japanese Americans during WWII? This powerful story follows the Akune brothers, one serving in military intelligence while his family was interned, offering a unique look at dual identity and family separation. You'll gain insight into this historical period and pick up advanced vocabulary related to wartime and societal issues!
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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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More vital
US /'vaɪtl/
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UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
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More regret
US /rɪˈɡrɛt/
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UK /rɪ'ɡret/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
- Used to express apology or sadness.
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