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【TED】Lucy Kalanithi: What makes life worth living in the face of death (What makes life worth living in the face of death | Lucy Kalanithi)
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kevin880524 posted on 2017/11/09What truly makes life worth living, especially when facing the unimaginable? Lucy Kalanithi shares her deeply personal and reflective story, offering profound insights into palliative care and end-of-life decisions that will resonate with you. You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding and pick up advanced vocabulary related to healthcare and personal resilience.
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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 /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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More approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
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UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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US /tʌf/
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UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2
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