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【TED-Ed】Is graffiti art? Or vandalism? - Kelly Wall
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/09/13Ever wondered if that spray paint on the wall is art or just vandalism? This video dives deep into the fascinating history of graffiti, from ancient Pompeii to the Berlin Wall, and explores the ongoing debate about its place in public spaces. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about street politics and urban culture!
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debate
US / dɪˈbet/
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UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
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More strike
US /straɪk/
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UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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More deliberate
US /dɪˈlɪbərɪt/
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UK /dɪ'lɪbərət/
- Adjective
- Carefully thought out in advance
- Done purposely
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider a problem or decision carefully
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More raise
US /rez/
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UK /reɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- To gather donations for a cause or charity
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Increase in a bet above another when playing cards
- Pay increase
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