Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Russian strikes hit Kyiv hours after talk of renewed negotiations.
Transcript
Vocabulary in this episode
- missile strikes
This capsule explains words from the bulletin about missile strikes in Ukraine.
Attacks in which missiles hit a place or target.
- struck
You heard “struck” in the news.
Here, “struck” is the past form of “strike,” meaning to hit or attack.
- struck
For example: The ball struck the window.
The ball hit the window.
- injured
You heard “injured” in the news.
“Injured” means hurt physically.
- injured
For example: He was injured while playing soccer.
He was physically hurt while playing soccer.
- negotiations
You heard “negotiations” in the news.
“Negotiations” are talks between people or groups who are trying to agree.
- negotiations
For example: The two neighbors began negotiations over the shared fence.
The neighbors started talks to try to agree about their shared fence.