BBC

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • British Broadcasting Corporation: The BBC is the United Kingdom's publicly funded national broadcaster, renowned for its radio, television, and online services. It is often associated with impartial and high-quality news and programming.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Tôi thường nghe tin tức trên đài BBC. (I often listen to the news on the BBC.)
  • BBC là một trong những hãng truyền thông lâu đời nhất thế giới. (The BBC is one of the oldest broadcasting companies in the world.)
  • Anh ấy làm việc cho BBC ở Luân Đôn. (He works for the BBC in London.)

Advanced Usage

• "the BBC": Used to refer to the institution as a whole.

  • Sự độc lập của BBC thường được thảo luận. (The independence of the BBC is often discussed.)

• "BBC World Service": The international broadcasting arm of the BBC.

  • BBC World Service phát thanh bằng nhiều ngôn ngữ. (The BBC World Service broadcasts in many languages.)

Variants and Related Words

• BBC News (n): The news-gathering and broadcasting division of the BBC.

  • BBC News được nhiều người tin cậy. (BBC News is trusted by many people.)

• BBC Radio (n): The radio broadcasting division of the BBC.

  • BBC Radio 4 có nhiều chương trình nói chuyện. (BBC Radio 4 has many talk programmes.)

Synonyms

• Broadcaster: An organization that transmits programmes.
• Public service broadcaster: A broadcaster funded by the public, typically via a licence fee or tax.

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