20250403 Flashcards
lower quality materials
columns narrower than usual.
flagged construction irregularities
the high-rise
The pillars on the third floor
who barely escaped
scrutinize all projects in Thailand
drone footage of the building
the pressure to generate cash flow to service debt can be quite intense.”
construction was behind schedule
an insurance claim
The police seized the documents
the men were detained, then released.
Bangkok built on soft soil,
supporting pillars or columns
supporting pillars or columns gave way on the lower floors.
the downed building,
harness on higher floors
that floor did not look sturdy.”
Chinese managers often disregarded suggestions
Lowball contracts”
指的是 「低價合約」,通常
a lack of quality control.
ignored design specifications
failed tests by the Iron and Steel Institute
boron content
company’s executives
Thailand’s public sentiment
Mercurial nature
Raising prices
Weakening economy
Shattering trust
Worst offenders
Retribution”
的中文翻譯是 「報應」、「懲罰」 或 「報復」
matching the U.S. approach,”
countertariffs
generate up to approximately $8 billion
the president’s actions will reverberate here in Canada and across the world
the global ramifications of Trump’s tariffs
rupture the global economy
adversely affect global economic growth
The system of global trade, anchored on the United States
steadily deepening integration with the United States is over.”
Trade deficit
Saturday have been pushed a day later
10 possible contenders affiliated with their respective party.
Steel, aluminum and a long list of other metals won’t be subject to “reciprocal” tariffs,
provides relief to domestic buyers
commodities where the US is heavily reliant on imports.
base metals, precious metals
The tariff rollout
Take nose dive
Historic stock market drop
Manmade downturn
Economic calamity
Giant corporation
Financial market in free fall
Hard to get your head around
Recessionary fear
Astonishing act of self-harm
Upending a global economic order
Economic lunacy
Market value evaporate
Damage of this magnitude
Cold-call”
指的是「陌生電訪」或
Fictional person
By 19 point margin