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【TED-Ed】How did Dracula become the world's most famous vampire? - Stanley Stepanic
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Amy.Lin posted on 2017/05/24Ever wondered how Dracula became such a spooky icon? This video dives into the fascinating history and folklore behind Bram Stoker's famous vampire, exploring everything from ancient myths to gothic fiction! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of vampire hysteria.
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phenomenon
US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
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UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
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US /ˈkærəktɚ/
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UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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US /ˈpænɪk/
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UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
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