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Why Do Governments Fail?
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哈維 posted on 2016/10/12Ever wondered why some governments thrive while others crumble? This video dives deep into the factors behind state failure, exploring everything from the Arab Spring to wealth inequality and the refugee crisis. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while understanding complex global issues!
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country
US /ˈkʌntri/
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UK /ˈkʌntri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An area of land that is controlled by a government
- Open land that is away from towns and cities
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the countryside.
- Representing one's nation in sports or other competitions.
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US /ˈbɪznɪs/
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UK /ˈbɪznəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A company formed for making profit
- Matter that has to be dealt with; task; situation
- Adverb
- Engaged in work or commercial activity.
- Seriously; with determination.
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US /wɜrld /
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UK /wɜ:ld/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- Political division due to some kind of similarity
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US /jʌŋ/
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UK /jʌŋ/
- Adjective
- At an early stage of existence; not mature
- Being recently created or started
- Noun (plural)
- Babies in a group or family of animals
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