Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Iran says seven ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions rise.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- tanker damage
These words come from a bulletin about reported tanker damage and drones intercepted over two cities.
Damage to a large ship that carries oil or another liquid.
- intercepted
These words come from a bulletin about reported tanker damage and drones intercepted over two cities.
Stopped while moving toward a place or target.
- intercepted
You heard “intercepted” in the news.
Stopped before reaching a target.
- intercepted
For example: The guard intercepted the package before it reached the wrong office.
The guard stopped the package on its way to the office.
- independently
You heard “independently” in the news.
Without depending on another person or source.
- independently
For example: She checked the figures independently before sending the report.
She checked the figures herself, without relying on someone else.