Between 1990 and 2020, the United Kingdom experienced tension between unparalleled social change and a pragmatic political culture which sought continuity, compromise and gradualism. Thatcher’s legacy was slowly digested, Blair’s ‘New Labour’ thoroughly scrutinized and the decision was made after forty-seven years to leave the European Union. The UK’s long-established major institutions—monarchy, parliament and the union between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—were sorely tested.
Brian Harrison's Yesterday provides the first fully documented history of this pivotal time in Great Britain.
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A BIT OF SOMETHING translate: 一點兒，有點兒. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Chinese traditional Dictionary.
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"Bright" refers to something that emits or reflects intense light, such as sunshine, a gleaming surface, or a brilliant color. [1, 2, 3]
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"Bright" refers to something that emits or reflects intense light, such as sunshine, a gleaming surface, or a brilliant color. [1, 2, 3]
Here is a breakdown of the different meanings of "bright" and its usage:
- Shining/Luminous: Something filled with light (e.g., "a bright room" or "bright sunshine").
- Vivid/Colorful: Colors that are intense and noticeable, such as "bright red".
- Intelligent/Quick-Witted: Describing a person (often a child) who learns quickly and is clever.
- Optimistic/Promising: Indicating a positive future, such as "a bright future".
- Clear/Translucent: Liquids that are transparent and clear. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
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The term is often used figuratively to mean cheerful, hopeful, or intelligent, extending beyond just the physical presence of light. [1]
