Ban Ki-Moon’s Speech UN Flashcards
To confront sb/sth
To oppose sb/sth / to make sb aware of his actions
A confrontation between/with
A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties
The perception of us
The way we are seen by others
To perceive sb/sth as
To see somebody a certain way
To thrive (on sth)
To grow, to flourish, to develop well
To resolve a challenge
To eliminate a problem / to find a solution for a challenge
Pressing
Exertion of force, pressure put on sb
An Agenda in/concerning
A list of items to a certain theme
Toll
Tax / damage
Death toll
Death rate
Devastating
Sth causing severe shock/grief / destructive / damaging
A delay of/in
Period of time sb/sth is late
To delay sth
To make sth be late or slow
To deserve enormous credit
To be rightfully thanked for sth
A significant impact on sb/sth
A notable influence on sb/sth
