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Why Hong Kong Is Facing a Recession Amid Protests and Trade Wars | WSJ
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Nina posted on 2019/10/15Ever wondered why Hong Kong's economy is facing a tough time? This video dives deep into how protests and trade wars are creating an 'economic tsunami,' and you'll pick up some seriously advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of complex global events and learn new terms that investors and news junkies use.
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struggle
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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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 /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/
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UK /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
- Adjective
- Not having happened before, or to such a degree
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US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
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UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
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