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How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong
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Evangeline posted on 2018/07/19Ever wondered how Hong Kong became the vibrant city it is today? Dive into the fascinating history of 156 years of British rule, from the Opium Wars and tea trade to the 1997 handover, and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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eventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
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UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
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US / ˈɪnfluəns/
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UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEIC
More crack
US /kræk/
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UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
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More stroke
US /strok/
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UK /strəʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
- Transitive Verb
- To rub your hand in a caring way on something
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