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Story of Stuff (2007, OFFICIAL Version)
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Li Wei Tung posted on 2013/06/27Ever wonder where all your stuff comes from and where it goes? This video dives deep into the 'Materials Economy,' explaining concepts like planned obsolescence and resource depletion with vocabulary you can really use. You'll gain a fascinating cultural insight and pick up practical knowledge about consumer culture and zero waste!
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stuff
US /stʌf/
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UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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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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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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US /kənˈsum/
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UK /kən'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- To take all your energy; focus the attention
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