Learn “defensive”, “mediators”, “blocked” in slow English. From: US strikes reported on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- capsule
This capsule explains words from the news about strikes and talks near the Strait of Hormuz.
A short programme or recording about one topic.
- Strait of Hormuz
This capsule explains words from the news about strikes and talks near the Strait of Hormuz.
A narrow sea passage between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
- defensive
You heard “defensive” in the news.
It describes something meant to protect against an attack.
- defensive
For example: The guard took defensive action when someone tried to enter the building.
The guard acted to protect the building.
- mediators
You heard “mediators” in the news.
People who help two sides talk and reach an agreement.
- mediators
For example: The neighbors asked mediators to help settle their disagreement.
They asked people to help them resolve their disagreement.
- blocked
You heard “blocked” in the news.
It means something could not be used or passed through.
- blocked
For example: The fallen tree blocked the road.
The tree stopped people from using the road.