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Taiwan Election: Why America Cares | China Uncensored
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蔡政霖 posted on 2016/01/27Ever wondered why the Taiwan election has the world, especially America, on the edge of their seats? This video breaks down the political drama, from Tsai Ing-wen's leadership to China's missile drills and even a K-pop controversy, giving you a fascinating look at global politics and useful vocabulary along the way!
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status
US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/
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UK /'steɪtəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Position or rank relative to others in a society
- Legal position of a person or thing
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US /məˈtʃʊr/
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UK /məˈtʃʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Behaving like an adult
- Being fully developed physically
- Intransitive Verb
- (Wine, cheese) To age to improve its taste
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US /ˈkɑmjənɪst/
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UK /ˈkɒmjənɪst/
- Adjective
- Believer in communism
- Noun
- A person who supports or believes in communism.
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More preserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
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UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
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