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Davos 2012 - Lee Hsien-Loong - The Outlook for East Asia
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侑誠 posted on 2013/11/18Curious about the future of East Asia and the US's role there? Dive into this fascinating interview with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as he discusses the Chinese economy, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and income inequality. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain deep cultural insights into this dynamic region!
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US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
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- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
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US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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