8A words Flashcards
Hold a rally
surengti mitingą
slogan
šūkis
famine
badas
to go to or into a place for shelter or protection from danger or trouble.
to seek/take refuge
run away from a place or situation of danger;
run away from (someone or something).
to flee the war; flee one’s home
move (someone) from their home or a familiar location;
to remove someone from his or her home or usual surroundings
uproot
a strong feeling of dislike or hatred
animosity/hostility
to feel animosity towards somebody
in support or to the advantage of;
“members have voted … of strike action”;
you support it and think that it is a good thing
to be in favour of something or somebody
be in control of events or of other people’s actions;
to use your influence over important people to get something or help someone else
to pull the strings
someone who can be trusted with responsibility or a job
a safe pair of hands
(be in a safe pair of hands)
to provide something (such as an idea, a principle, or a fact) from which another thing develops or can develop.
“Her early research … for many important medical discoveries.”
To lay the foundations
done for another person’s benefit or support, or because you are representing the interests of that person
on one’s behalf
tinkamas, galintis buti isrinktas
eligible
metinis biudzetas
annual budget
to discriminate … somebody
- agains -
tevystes, motinystes atostogos
paternity leave, maternity leave
a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others.
role models
apčiuopiamos (realios, materialines) ekonominės ir politinės naudos
tangible economic and political benefits
mainstream politics
vyraujanti politika
public office
visuomene atstovaujantys pareigunai
disarmament
nusiginklavimas
candidates put themselves up for election
.
to call fresh elections
skelbti naujus rinkimus
rinkimų apylinkė;
a building, such as a school or community centre, where voting takes place during an election.
polling station
