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【TED】Why societies collapse | Jared Diamond
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黃浩瑋 posted on 2017/01/25Ever wondered why great civilizations crumble? This fascinating TED talk by Jared Diamond dives into the environmental and societal factors that lead to collapse, using historical examples like the Greenland Norse. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to environmental history and complex sentence structures as you explore this thought-provoking topic!
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relevant
US /ˈrɛləvənt/
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UK /ˈreləvənt/
- Adjective
- Having an effect on an issue; related or current
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US /pɚˈsiv/
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UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
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More commitment
US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
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UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
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More subtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
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UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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More Use Energy
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