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【TED-Ed】The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli
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Jenny posted on 2021/11/21Ever wondered how chocolate went from an ancient Aztec drink to the treat we know today? This video dives into the fascinating history of chocolate, exploring its journey through the Spanish court and industrial innovations. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about cacao cultivation and even the truth behind the aphrodisiac myth!
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dedicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
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UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
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UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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US /ˈnetɪv/
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UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
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US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
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UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- To meet someone or something unexpectedly
- Noun
- A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
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