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【TED】Jonathan Tepperman: The risky politics of progress (The risky politics of progress | Jonathan Tepperman)
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kaigo posted on 2017/04/13Ever wonder how some countries tackle huge challenges like immigration and extremism so successfully? Jonathan Tepperman shares fascinating case studies from Canada, Mexico, and Indonesia, showing how political compromise can lead to real progress. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain insights into cultural depth and workplace practical strategies!
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extraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
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UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
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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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More compromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
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UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
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US /ɛmˈbres/
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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