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The Presidential Inauguration on CBSN
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Amy.Lin posted on 2017/01/30Ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes details of a US Presidential Inauguration? This video dives into the pageantry and tradition, from the seating arrangements of former presidents to the historical significance of the Capitol's west front. You'll also pick up key phrases related to political transitions and family support systems during major events.
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applause
US /əˈplɔz/
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UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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US /kæmˈpen/
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UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
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UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
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US /fɔrs, fors/
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UK /fɔ:s/
- Noun
- Group of persons trained for military action; army
- Pressure; attraction
- Transitive Verb
- To use physical strength or violence to persuade
- To break open (something) using force.
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