20250316 Flashcards

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and to restore Navigational Freedom.”

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Pressure on Iran

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施壓

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Saturday’s strikes also were meant to pressure Iran

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which has backed the Houthis

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which has backed the Houthis

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hold Iran “fully accountable” for the Houthis’ actions.

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pressing Iran to restart bilateral talks

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levied new sanctions on Iran

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Nato will exclude Ukraine from membership

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can bring that war to an end.”

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Reaching boiling point

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beech

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山毛櫸

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impose countermeasures

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worsen the situation further

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sluggish demand

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She is wavering back and forth

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Indecision
Indecisive

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for a broader deal

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conversation was more measured and demanding

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But the Kremlin left itself a potential loophole that could prove crucial

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Russia made no mention of stopping attacks on ports, bridges and other Ukrainian infrastructure.

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cede some territory in exchange for a lasting peace

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only time will tell

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Firing so much adrenaline

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腎上腺

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Match anticipated, phone call

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Across the Gaza Strip

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Overturning the cease-fire agreement

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He ran through his options

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Accelerator pedal

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Futile

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否頭

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 passenger window

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the imposition of tariffs on European aluminum and steel

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overhaul of the U.S. trade policies.

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s the U.S. upended longstanding global trade practices.

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set or turned on its end or upside down.

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Bloc

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European union

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Kyiv has been hampered by relying on outsiders.

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hinder or impede

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“In a further attempt to tighten the screws on non-EU companies”

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suggests that additional measures are being taken to impose stricter regulations, oversight, or restrictions on companies that are not based in the European Union.

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Military backing

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Mixed message

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CGI

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Computer generated imagery

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To lighten the mood

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Migraines

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The Ganges River

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pose serious health risks.

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Will slow down considerably

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Pediatrics

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Landslide victory

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blessing in the sky

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Stationary cycling

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Brisk walking

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Drowsy

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sleepy and lethargic; half asleep.

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Haggling

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Get carried away

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Influenced, misled

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Work up the courage to

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Any deviation from the norm

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Release the pressure

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lowering the bar

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Shooting pain

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is a sudden, sharp, and intense pain that travels along a nerve pathway. It often feels like an electric shock or jolt and can occur anywhere in the body. This

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To check out a book

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Windscreen

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I guess he doesn’t have the guts to do that again

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Apologies for keeping you waiting

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redacted”

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(”redacted” 是更專業的用詞,意思是遮蔽機密資訊)

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and ensure our full comprehension before signing

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Some discussion may be needed between both parties.

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Please be assured that

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EU automotive exports.

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is a driver of innovation

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seek negotiated solutions

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safeguarding its economic interests.

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seek negotiated solutions

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with other measures the US is envisaging

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would cause more production to relocate to the US.

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removing the exemptions from

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unveil a wide range of reciprocal tariffs

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economic blow for Washington

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dampen car sales

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how long the new tariffs will be in effect, or

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skyrocketing electric bills

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High rise building

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antarctica

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 mutton Skewer

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the flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food.

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lamb

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a young sheep.

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Enclosed ferries wheel

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An enclosed Ferris wheel is a Ferris wheel where the passenger cabins (gondolas) are fully enclosed, often with glass windows and climate control. These are commonly found in large observation wheels, like the London Eye or the Singapore Flyer.

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After hinting that some countries may get a breather from Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff

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implement permanent tariffs

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negotiation tactic.

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Hell hole”

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is a slang term used to describe a place that is extremely unpleasant, miserable, or unbearable. It can refer to a physical location (like a terrible workplace or a rundown apartment) or a situation that feels horrible.

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4 Wheel Drive Land Cruiser

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Fishtail

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車輛失控甩尾:甩尾(例:The car started to fishtail. → 車子開始甩尾。)

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The fall of communism

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cruciferous veggies,

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cruciferous veggies,

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discuss your concerns with your doctor

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recommend upping your intake through calcium-rich foods

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it will take a toll on US car

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it will take a toll on US car

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poor-quality materials

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it sought to cut costs.

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substandard steel bars in the rubble.

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weak safety

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part of a consortium

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underpaid contractors