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Taiwan election: Tsai Ing-wen elected first female president
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Jim posted on 2016/05/20Ever wondered about the impact of a historic election? This video dives into Tsai Ing-wen's groundbreaking win as Taiwan's first female president, explaining the political landscape and what it means for cross-strait relations. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to elections and international news, perfect for understanding global events!
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turn
US /tɚn/
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UK /tɜ:n/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become (a particular age)
- To become a different quality, color, etc.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
- To move in an opposite direction or position
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US /pɔɪnt/
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UK /pɔɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An item to be discussed
- Small spot or dot
- Intransitive Verb
- To face a certain direction, e.g. north
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More atmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
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UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
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US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
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UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of government in which everyone is equal
- Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
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