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Taiwanese Kpop group member sets off cross-Strait political row
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ooxx1835 posted on 2016/01/25Ever wondered how a K-pop idol's actions can spark a political firestorm? This video dives into the fascinating "Taiwan flag controversy" involving JYP Entertainment and Soo Whee, showing you how cultural symbols can impact cross-Strait relations and even elections. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and political news, all while understanding simple sentence structures used in reporting!
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pop
US /pɑp/
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UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2
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US /de/
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UK /deɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- The period of time when it is light outside
A1
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US /ɪkˈsprɛs/
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UK /ɪk'spres/
- Transitive Verb
- To send something by fast mail
- To state or show what you think or how you feel
- Adjective
- Sent by a fast mail service
- Traveling at high speed
A1TOEIC
More release
US /rɪ'li:s/
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UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEIC
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