74. Is Taiwan the Most Dangerous Place in the World? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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5 Mei 2021
Where is the most dangerous place in the world? According to the Economist, the answer might be Taiwan. This probably comes as a shock for anyone who has been to Taiwan, lived in Taiwan, or is Taiwanese! Is Taiwan really the most dangerous place in the world? Let’s discuss it on this episode of Thinking in English!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/05/05/74-is-taiwan-the-most-dangerous-place-in-the-world-english-vocabulary-lesson/
The most dangerous place on Earth (Economist Article)
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Vocabulary List
Disclaimer (n) - a formal statement saying that you are not legally responsible for something, such as the information given in a book, or on the internet, or that you have no direct involvement in it
The disclaimer reminded viewers that the movie is a drama, not a documentary
Biased (adj) - showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions
The newspapers gave a very biased report of the meeting
To claim (v) - to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it
The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it
Catastrophe (n) - a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction
They were warned of the environmental catastrophe to come
Resolve (n) - strong determination
They are testing her resolve
To bristle with (phrasal v) - to have a large amount of something, or to be full of something
The helicopter hovered above them bristling with machine guns
Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another
The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition
To tempt (v) - to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong
The offer of a discount tempted her into buying a new car
Prudently (adv) - in a way that is careful and avoids risk
They had prudently saved for retirement
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