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Congestion Charges - Bonus Vocabulary (Trial)
Aug 21, 2023
In this bonus vocabulary episode, the hosts explain words and phrases used in D2B 273, such as 'exempt,' 'crux,' and 'toll.' They provide examples and demonstrate how to use them in a business conversation. They also discuss exemptions in congestion charges, the concept of 'in conjunction with' in Singapore's charging system, and how to become a D2B member.
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- Understanding the crux of a matter is crucial when analyzing opinions, arguments, or issues.
- Exemptions play a significant role in congestion charges, and Singapore's gantries and in-vehicle units (IUs) contribute to the efficiency of charge implementation.
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The importance of understanding the crux of a matter
Understanding the crux of a matter is crucial when analyzing opinions, arguments, or issues. In the podcast, Des asked Skip to discuss the history of congestion charges before getting to the crux of the story, which was about New York City's implementation of this traffic fee in the future.
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