MO 13-3 Flashcards

Question

! villain/ˈvɪlən/

Answer 1

1. He was often portrayed as a platform-heeled, bouffanted buffoon—a cartoon villain. ! 3. R142) But the spiral staircases and narrow doors of many British prisons, built for youthful villains in the 19th century, hinder old bones and wheelchairs. 1. the main bad character in a story, play, etc 3. (British English, informal) a criminal

Answer 2

Yet he was coolly rational and, in the final reckoning, successful. O2. in a calm way M1. calmly, without getting excited or angry

Answer 3

Yet he was coolly rational and, in the final reckoning, successful. (of a person) able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions [SYN] reasonable

Answer 4

Yet he was coolly rational and, in the final reckoning, successful. 이제 죽었으니까 이 인간의 인생을 마지막으로 정산을 해보면 성공적이다. [countable, usually singular, uncountable] a time when somebody's actions will be judged to be right or wrong and they may be punished

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Not only did he himself die at liberty, but he protected an entire generation of the narrow elite who rose with him. 4. limited in variety or numbers [SYN] restricted [OPP] wide

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Not only did he himself die at liberty, but he protected an entire generation of the narrow elite who rose with him. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of people in a society, etc. who are powerful and have a lot of influence, because they are rich, intelligent, etc

Answer 7

Not only did he himself die at liberty, but he protected an entire generation of the narrow elite who rose with him. And above all, Kim, the family man, ensured that he passed his movie set to a chosen heir, his pudgy third son, Kim Jong Un. Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. Above all is North Koreans' sense of racial purity. O. most important of all; especially M. used for referring to something that is more important than any of the other things you could mention

Answer 8

Not only did he himself die at liberty, but he protected an entire generation of the narrow elite who rose with him. And above all, Kim, the family man, ensured that he passed his movie set to a chosen heir, his pudgy third son, Kim Jong Un. 여기서 family man은 세습을 비꼬는 것. a man who has a wife or partner and children; a man who enjoys being at home with his wife or partner and children

Answer 9

Not only did he himself die at liberty, but he protected an entire generation of the narrow elite who rose with him. And above all, Kim, the family man, ensured that he passed his movie set to a chosen heir, his pudgy third son, Kim Jong Un. [heir (to something)| heir (of somebody)] 1. a person who has the legal right to receive somebody's property, money or title when that person dies

Answer 10

Not only did he himself die at liberty, but he protected an entire generation of the narrow elite who rose with him. And above all, Kim, the family man, ensured that he passed his movie set to a chosen heir, his pudgy third son, Kim Jong Un. (informal, usually disapproving) slightly fat

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That is the second reason why there cannot be unalloyed joy at Kim Jong Il's going. O. (formal) not mixed with anything else, such as negative feelings [SYN] pure M. (literary) complete, or perfect

Answer 12

That is the second reason why there cannot be unalloyed joy at Kim Jong Il's going. 죽음

Answer 13

The younger Kim represents the third generation of a dynastic Stalinist dictatorship that has ruled North Korea since 1948. (이건 정의 구분할 필요 없음.) 1. On the one hand, the lack of reform is leading North Korea down a dead end. On the other, a more open country would surely spell the end of the Kim dynasty. dynasty: 1. a series of rulers of a country who all belong to the same family

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The younger Kim represents the third generation of a dynastic Stalinist dictatorship that has ruled North Korea since 1948. Stalinism/ˈstɑːlɪnɪzəm/: [uncountable] the policies and beliefs of Stalin, especially that the Communist party should be the only party and that the central government should control the whole political and economic system

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1. The younger Kim represents the third generation of a dynastic Stalinist dictatorship that has ruled North Korea since 1948. 1. [countable, uncountable] government by a dictator 2. [countable] a country that is ruled by a dictator

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Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. 1. violent and cruel [SYN] brutal

Answer 17

Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. [only before noun] connected with the factions of an organization or political party

Answer 18

Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. V. [intransitive] squabble (with somebody) (about/over something) to argue noisily about something that is not very important [SYN] bicker

Answer 19

Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. O2. [intransitive] rage (on) (of a storm, a battle, an argument, etc.) to continue in a violent way M1. [intransitive] mainly journalism to continue with a lot of force, violence, or angry arguments

Answer 20

Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. 2. in a way that people in general are not aware of

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Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. 1. stage something to organize and present a play or an event for people to see

Answer 22

Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. 정권이 김정은 뒤에 줄섰다.

Answer 23

Vicious factional fighting or family squabbles may rage behind the scenes, but the staging of his father's funeral on December 28th was designed to show that, in public, the regime has fallen into line behind the son, with his uncle and aunt as regents. a person who rules a country because the king or queen is too young, old, ill/sick, etc

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Continuity is the imperative. [uncountable] the fact of not stopping or not changing [OPP] discontinuity

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Continuity is the imperative. 1. (formal) a thing that is very important and needs immediate attention or action

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Since more of the same means more misery at home and more nuclear blackmail abroad, that is no reason to be cheerful. 1. happy, and showing it by the way that you behave

Answer 27

In 1994, at the death of Kim Jong Il's father, Kim Il Sung, The Economist hoped, as it does now, for the regime's swift collapse and the North's reunification with the South. 1. happening or done quickly and immediately; doing something quickly

Answer 28

In 1994, at the death of Kim Jong Il's father, Kim Il Sung, The Economist hoped, as it does now, for the regime's swift collapse and the North's reunification with the South. [uncountable] the process of joining together parts of a country that were divided so that they form one country again

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The irresistible logic, we claimed, was for economic reform and for the regime to crumble. O. so strong that it cannot be stopped or resisted [OPP] resistible

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The irresistible logic, we claimed, was for economic reform and for the regime to crumble. [uncountable, countable] change that is made to a social system, an organization, etc. in order to improve or correct it

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The irresistible logic, we claimed, was for economic reform and for the regime to crumble. O3. [intransitive] to begin to fail or get weaker or to come to an end

Answer 32

Today, Kim Jong Un inherits two valuable prizes: nuclear weapons (and the leverage they offer) plus unambiguous support from China. 1. [transitive, intransitive] inherit (something) (from somebody) to receive money, property, etc. from somebody when they die

Answer 33

Today, Kim Jong Un inherits two valuable prizes: nuclear weapons (and the leverage they offer) plus unambiguous support from China. valuable (to somebody/something) very useful or important

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Today, Kim Jong Un inherits two valuable prizes: nuclear weapons (and the leverage they offer) plus unambiguous support from China. O2. something very important or valuable that is difficult to achieve or obtain L2. something that is very valuable to you or that it is very important to have:

Answer 35

Today, Kim Jong Un inherits two valuable prizes: nuclear weapons (and the leverage they offer) plus unambiguous support from China. O1. [uncountable] (formal) the ability to influence what people do M1. [uncountable] the power to make someone do what you want

Answer 36

Today, Kim Jong Un inherits two valuable prizes: nuclear weapons (and the leverage they offer) plus unambiguous support from China. clear in meaning; that can only be understood in one way [OPP] ambiguous

Answer 37

These are not the only reasons to hesitate before predicting the dynasty's imminent destruction. 2. [intransitive] hesitate to do something to be worried about doing something, especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate M. to pause before doing something, or to do something very slowly, usually because you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried

Answer 38

These are not the only reasons to hesitate before predicting the dynasty's imminent destruction. R133) But does Apple's surge to pre-eminence, along with the imminent flotation of Facebook, a social-networking giant, indicate that the stockmarket is back to the insane days of the late 1990s? (especially of something unpleasant) likely to happen very soon

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These are not the only reasons to hesitate before predicting the dynasty's imminent destruction. [uncountable] the act of destroying something; the process of being destroyed

Answer 40

Among the North Koreans who have greatest reason to resent the regime are rural dwellers too remote and impoverished to challenge it. to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair

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Among the North Koreans who have greatest reason to resent the regime are rural dwellers too remote and impoverished to challenge it. (especially in compounds) a person or an animal that lives in the particular place that is mentioned

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Among the North Koreans who have greatest reason to resent the regime are rural dwellers too remote and impoverished to challenge it. M1a. far away in distance or space

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Among the North Koreans who have greatest reason to resent the regime are rural dwellers too remote and impoverished to challenge it. very poor; without money

Answer 44

And if they did, a countrywide system of repression allows no room for dissent. over the whole of a country [SYN] nationwide

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And if they did, a countrywide system of repression allows no room for dissent. 1. [uncountable] the act of using force to control a group of people and restrict their freedom

Answer 46

And if they did, a countrywide system of repression allows no room for dissent. KE1022) Australia got the bad name due to its censorship against postings that have to do with child pornography, drugs and terrorism. All the rest got in because they were cracking down on political dissidents on line. dissent: (formal) 1. [uncountable] the fact of having or expressing opinions that are different from those that are officially accepted dissenter: a person who does not agree with opinions that are officially or generally accepted dissident: a person who strongly disagrees with and criticizes their government, especially in a country where this kind of action is dangerous * 민주당은 dissidents가 아님. 압제적 정권에서 쓰임. 북한, 시리아 등

Answer 47

The elites around the Kim family—almost all revolutionary princelings—know that their own survival is linked to the regime's. 1. [usually before noun] connected with political revolution

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The elites around the Kim family—almost all revolutionary princelings—know that their own survival is linked to the regime's. (usually disapproving) a prince who rules a small or unimportant country

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The elites around the Kim family—almost all revolutionary princelings—know that their own survival is linked to the regime's. [often passive] 2. if something links two things, facts or situations, or they are linked, they are connected in some way

Answer 50

Meanwhile, the capital, Pyongyang, made up only of loyalists, is doing relatively well. O1. a person who is loyal to the ruler or government, or to a political party, especially during a time of change M1. someone who supports their government, especially during a revolution

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Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. 2. a person who is not part of a particular organization or profession

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2. Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. R138) I don’t care how many factory jobs have been lost, it still doesn’t make sense to drop out of high school. The influences that lead so many to do so are much deeper and more complicated than anything that can be grasped in an economic model or populist slogan. 2. to understand something completely

Answer 53

Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. (disapproving) a situation in which people are encouraged to show extreme love and admiration for a famous person, especially a political leader

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Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. (formal) to come or result from something

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Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. [countable, uncountable] something that many people believe but that does not exist or is false [SYN] fallacy

Answer 56

Hardest for an outsider to grasp is that the Kim personality cult flows from powerful myths about race and history. Above all is North Koreans' sense of racial purity. [uncountable] the state or quality of being pure [OPP] impurity

Answer 57

They have been taught to think of the Kims as warm, doting parents, fiercely guarding a vulnerable nation from American and Japanese and even Chinese abuse. 3. showing enthusiasm and/or affection; friendly

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They have been taught to think of the Kims as warm, doting parents, fiercely guarding a vulnerable nation from American and Japanese and even Chinese abuse. [only before noun] showing a lot of love for somebody, often ignoring their faults

Answer 59

They have been taught to think of the Kims as warm, doting parents, fiercely guarding a vulnerable nation from American and Japanese and even Chinese abuse. guard somebody/something to protect property, places or people from attack or danger

Answer 60

M3. They have been taught to think of the Kims as warm, doting parents, fiercely guarding a vulnerable nation from American and Japanese and even Chinese abuse. M1. R142) In December 2012 Rimutaka prison, New Zealand’s biggest, opened the country’s first unit for vulnerable inmates (it is in a former youth wing). M3. easily damaged by something negative or harmful M1. someone who is vulnerable is weak or easy to hurt physically or mentally

Answer 61

Some of the weeping that followed Kim Jong Il's death may thus have been genuine. 1. [intransitive, transitive] (formal or literary) to cry, usually because you are sad

Answer 62

The famine of the late 1990s engendered unprecedented cynicism towards the regime, as well as survival mechanisms that have proved more durable than the state's capacity to stamp them out. M2. [uncountable] the belief that things will not be successful or useful

Answer 63

The famine of the late 1990s engendered unprecedented cynicism towards the regime, as well as survival mechanisms that have proved more durable than the state's capacity to stamp them out. 2. a method or a system for achieving something

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The famine of the late 1990s engendered unprecedented cynicism towards the regime, as well as survival mechanisms that have proved more durable than the state's capacity to stamp them out. likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker

Answer 65

Black markets have sprung up, along with a thriving petty trade across the border with China. [usually singular] an illegal form of trade in which foreign money, or goods that are difficult to obtain, are bought and sold

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Black markets have sprung up, along with a thriving petty trade across the border with China. 1. (usually disapproving) [usually before noun] small and unimportant [SYN] minor

Answer 67

North Koreans watching South Korean soap operas on smuggled DVD players now know that their leaders have lied about the supposedly poor and oppressed people in the South. smuggle something/somebody (+ adverb/preposition) to take, send or bring goods or people secretly and illegally into or out of a country, etc

Answer 68

North Koreans watching South Korean soap operas on smuggled DVD players now know that their leaders have lied about the supposedly poor and oppressed people in the South. ! L131) With President Obama and the country’s new consumer watchdog czar at their dining room table today, they became the poster family for everything the new agency plans to change. Harassment by debt collectors? Gone. Sky high fees on supposedly free checking accounts? Gone. And an endless paper trail of mortgage documents? Gone. (당연히 그렇게 되도록 기대되어지는, 당연히 그래야 되는) according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain [SYN] allegedly

Answer 69

North Koreans watching South Korean soap operas on smuggled DVD players now know that their leaders have lied about the supposedly poor and oppressed people in the South. 1. treated in a cruel and unfair way and not given the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people

Answer 70

All this is altering the country in irreversible ways—and one of these days will threaten the regime's survival (see article). ! R143) Efforts to find effective treatments for more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s have been largely discouraging, so researchers and drug companies have increasingly focused on finding and treating patients before there is too much irreversible injury to the brain. that cannot be changed back to what it was before [OPP] reversible

Answer 71

All this is altering the country in irreversible ways—and one of these days will threaten the regime's survival (see article). M. at some time in the future O. before a long time has passed

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All this is altering the country in irreversible ways—and one of these days will threaten the regime's survival (see article). This presents China with a conundrum. 1. a confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve

Answer 73

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. O. a person who is skilled at planning things, especially military activities M. someone who develops and carries out a plan, especially a business, military, or political plan

Answer 74

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. O2. (often disapproving) to help something that is having difficulties M2. to help a government, system, organization etc to continue to exist, especially by providing financial or military support

Answer 75

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. [uncountable, countable, usually plural] 1. the quality of a situation in which things are likely to change or fail suddenly

Answer 76

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. unify something to join people, things, parts of a country, etc. together so that they form a single unit

Answer 77

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. 1. troops [plural] soldiers, especially in large groups

Answer 78

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. KE1028) So what led us here? Always pushing their kids to ‘perform’ better in school, parents were mostly off guard when it comes to what their children have been up against in school in terms of their agonies, friendships and other emotional issues. O. (informal) facing problems or opposition L. having to deal with a difficult situation or opponent

Answer 79

The strategists in Beijing have propped up the regime both because they fear instability on their border and even more because they worry about a unified Korea, perhaps with American troops hard up against the Chinese frontier for the first time in over 60 years. 1. (British English) [countable] a line that separates two countries, etc; the land near this line

Answer 80

On the one hand, the lack of reform is leading North Korea down a dead end. On the other, a more open country would surely spell the end of the Kim dynasty. 2. a point at which you can make no further progress in what you are doing

Answer 81

On the one hand, the lack of reform is leading North Korea down a dead end. On the other, a more open country would surely spell the end of the Kim dynasty. 4. [transitive] spell something (for somebody/something) to have something, usually something bad, as a result; to mean something, usually something bad

Answer 82

It is why Kim Jong Il never blessed change, no matter how many times the Chinese showed him their economic miracle. 변화를 축복해주지 않았다. 즉, 변화를 내버려두지 않았다는 의미로 씀. 1. bless somebody/something to ask God to protect somebody/something

Answer 83

As world cereals prices soar, some companies are talking of importing GM maize starting May. 1. [countable] one of various types of grass that produce grains that can be eaten or are used to make flour or bread. Wheat, barley and rye are all cereals

Answer 84

As world cereals prices soar, some companies are talking of importing GM maize starting May. [intransitive] if the value, amount or level of something soars, it rises very quickly [SYN] rocket

Answer 85

As world cereals prices soar, some companies are talking of importing GM maize starting May. M. [uncountable] a tall plant that produces yellow seeds that are called sweetcorn when cooked and eaten. The American word is corn.

Answer 86

1. GM crops refer to those engineered to be resistant to pests and look better. 3. L142) With their parents’ permission we gave six kids, ages 3 through 6, bottles that are supposed to be child-resistant to see how hard they are to open. 1. resistant (to something) not affected by something; able to resist something 3. -resistant (in adjectives) not damaged by the thing mentioned

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GM crops refer to those engineered to be resistant to pests and look better. 1. an insect or animal that destroys plants, food, etc

Answer 88

However, they’re not yet proven to be safe, making it inappropriate to import in large quantities. not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation [OPP] appropriate

Answer 89

Under the Agricultural Products Quality Control Act, genetically modified crops are mandated to be labeled as such. [often passive] 1. label something to fix a label on something or write information on something

Answer 90

However, the Korea Food and Drug Administration stipulates that under the ‘standards on labeling of genetically modified foods’, the end product is not required to be labeled that if it has no trace of modified genetic materials or proteins in it. A perfect recipe for confusion. (formal) to state clearly and firmly that something must be done, or how it must be done [SYN] specify

Answer 91

However, the Korea Food and Drug Administration stipulates that under the ‘standards on labeling of genetically modified foods’, the end product is not required to be labeled that if it has no trace of modified genetic materials or proteins in it. A perfect recipe for confusion. O. something that is produced by a particular activity or process M. the thing that is produced at the end of a process

Answer 92

However, the Korea Food and Drug Administration stipulates that under the ‘standards on labeling of genetically modified foods’, the end product is not required to be labeled that if it has no trace of modified genetic materials or proteins in it. A perfect recipe for confusion. 2. a method or an idea that seems likely to have a particular results [SYN] formula

Answer 93

Stripping consumers of that right is dangerous and puts their health at risk. O6. [transitive] strip somebody of something to take away property or honours from somebody, as a punishment M4. [transitive] to take something away using force or authority

Answer 94

M2. GMO labeling is something that should not be compromised. L130) The official who oversees the air marshals, John Pistole, told ABC news today that security was absolutely not compromised by the bad behavior of some of the agency’s air marshals. M2. [transitive] to risk harming or losing something important O3. [transitive] compromise somebody/something/yourself to bring somebody/something/yourself into danger or under suspicion, especially by acting in a way that is not very sensible

Answer 95

Now, an ABC news investigation tonight, whistleblowers have come out of the shadows speaking exclusively to ABC’s chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. Florida senator Bill Nelson asked for a full inspector general’s investigation of the air marshals two years ago. investigative: [usually before noun] involving examining an event or a situation to find out the truth investigation: [countable, uncountable] an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc

Answer 96

Now, an ABC news investigation tonight, whistleblowers have come out of the shadows speaking exclusively to ABC’s chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. M) People should be able to blow the whistle on corruption without losing their jobs. whistle-blower: (used especially in newspapers) a person who informs people in authority or the public that the company they work for is doing something wrong or illegal blow the whistle on sb/sth: to tell the public or someone in authority about something wrong that you know someone is doing, especially at the place where you work. A person who does this is called a whistle-blower

Answer 97

Now, an ABC news investigation tonight, whistleblowers have come out of the shadows speaking exclusively to ABC’s chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross. 음지에서 나왔다. 이런 느낌으로 쓰임. 사전에는 없네.

Answer 98

They are air marshals entrusted with keeping Americans safe on planes. (also sky marshal) an armed guard, especially a government official, who travels on a plane with the passengers in order to protect the plane from terrorists

Answer 99

They are air marshals entrusted with keeping Americans safe on planes. S10DD1) You are almost ready to be entrusted with secret ingredient of my secret ingredient soup. (formal) to make somebody responsible for doing something or taking care of somebody

Answer 100

M4. Their ranks have swelled since 9/11. 5. T) South Korea has yet to join the ranks of advanced countries. M4. ranks [plural] all the people within a group, organization etc 5. the ranks [plural] the members of a particular group or organization

Answer 101

T) South Korea has yet to join the ranks of advanced countries. M. used for saying that something has not happened or been done up to the present time, especially when you think it should have happened or been done

Answer 102

Their ranks have swelled since 9/11. 3. [transitive, intransitive] to increase or make something increase in number or size [OPP] shrink

Answer 103

Their job is to keep the skies safe from terrorism. [uncountable] the use of violent action in order to achieve political aims or to force a government to act

Answer 104

Traveling armed and incognito, there are about 4,000 air marshals trained to make split-second decisions with mature, professional judgement. in a way that prevents other people from finding out who you are

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Traveling armed and incognito, there are about 4,000 air marshals trained to make split-second decisions with mature, professional judgement. [only before noun] done very quickly or very accurately

Answer 106

Traveling armed and incognito, there are about 4,000 air marshals trained to make split-second decisions with mature, professional judgement. 2. [countable, uncountable] judgement (of/about/on something) an opinion that you form about something after thinking about it carefully; the act of making this opinion known to others

Answer 107

2. But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. L131) Good evening, Diane. And those consumer groups are hoping that one of the very first things Richard Cordray does is tackle this, the credit card application form. We have all seen them. We’ve had our eyes glaze over them, that minuscule print, the incomprehensible language. This new agency could change all that and put it all in plain old English. 2. a government department that provides a particular service

Answer 108

But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. O1. plague somebody/something (with something) to cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time [SYN] trouble M1. [usually passive] to cause a lot of problems for someone or something for a long period of time

Answer 109

But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. [usually before noun] connected with the work of a manager

Answer 110

But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. [uncountable] the lack of skill or ability to do your job or a task as it should be done

Answer 111

But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. O1. very shocking and unacceptable [SYN] scandalous

Answer 112

But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. O1. [uncountable] (formal) unacceptable behaviour, especially by a professional person M. [uncountable] seriously bad or dishonest behaviour, especially by someone who has a position of responsibility

Answer 113

But now former and current air marshals, including these three who cannot show their faces, tell ABC news that the agency is plagued by managerial incompetence and outrageous misconduct that jeopardizes safety. jeopardize something/somebody (formal) to risk harming or destroying something/somebody [SYN] endanger

Answer 114

3. I expect my federal law enforcement officers to set the bar, not to act like a bunch of school kid punks running around in a college fraternity. 1. L59) A study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control confirmed what many former smokers have learned from experience: Americans who swear off smoking can expect to gain weight - an average of 3.8 kg for women, 2.8 kg for men. O3. to demand that somebody will do something because it is their duty or responsibility M3. to think that it is right or reasonable that something should happen L2. to demand that someone does something because it is a duty or seems reasonable 1. [transitive] to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something

Answer 115

I expect my federal law enforcement officers to set the bar, not to act like a bunch of school kid punks running around in a college fraternity. 10DD1) With Stephanos, I set the bar extremely low. I know he’s not going to meet any of my needs. to set a standard of quality or performance

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2. I expect my federal law enforcement officers to set the bar, not to act like a bunch of school kid punks running around in a college fraternity. 1. 10DD2) "Wait! I’m signing up." - "Ah… you have to be in a fraternity to compete." - "Behold! The next winning fraternity of the scare games. The brothers, my brothers of Oozma Kappa." 2. (also North American English informal frat) [countable] a club for a group of male students at an American college or university [compare] sorority 1. [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of people sharing the same profession, interests or beliefs

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Over the last five years, air marshals have been documenting the bad behavior of their bosses. 1. document something to record the details of something

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This photo shows a supervisor caught sound asleep on a flight, armed with a loaded gun. a person who supervises somebody/something

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This photo shows a supervisor caught sound asleep on a flight, armed with a loaded gun. O. very deeply asleep

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1. This photo shows a supervisor caught sound asleep on a flight, armed with a loaded gun. 2. L133) Herbst says the number of flights is down from a decade ago, which helps fill empty seats and push ticket prices up. 6. T) He is a flight risk. So we took him into custody. 1. [countable] a journey made by air, especially in a plane 2. [countable] a plane making a particular journey 6. [uncountable, singular] the act of running away from a dangerous or difficult situation M4. [countable/uncountable] the act of running away or of trying to escape from someone or something

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Now all you need to know is if a terrorist gets a hold of that gun, he’s got a free gun on that airplane. to have or take somebody/something in your hands

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3. In the Orlando office, former air marshal Steve Theodoropoulos, discovered that supervisors had created their own distorted version of “Jeopardy.” 2. L141) The device was discovered by an alert postal worker who noticed the package addressed to Arpaio with excessive postage, often a red flag for suspicious mail. 3. to find out about something; to find some information about something 2. to find somebody/something that was hidden or that you did not expect to find

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In the Orlando office, former air marshal Steve Theodoropoulos, discovered that supervisors had created their own distorted version of “Jeopardy.” 2. distort something to twist or change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true

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In the Orlando office, former air marshal Steve Theodoropoulos, discovered that supervisors had created their own distorted version of “Jeopardy.” 미국 퀴즈 프로그램 이름

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Playing a game with racial and sexist slurs as humiliating categories for minority and gay air marshals. (여기서 game은 Jeopardy) M. involving sexism and the belief that men and women should be treated in a different way

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Playing a game with racial and sexist slurs as humiliating categories for minority and gay air marshals. (여기서 game은 Jeopardy) O1. slur (on somebody/something) an unfair remark about somebody/something that may damage other people's opinion of them [SYN] insult M1. [countable] a remark that is intended to insult someone or to damage their reputation

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Playing a game with racial and sexist slurs as humiliating categories for minority and gay air marshals. (여기서 game은 Jeopardy) humiliate: humiliate somebody/yourself/something to make somebody feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people humiliating: L. making you feel ashamed, embarrassed, and angry because you have been made to look weak or stupid [= embarrassing]

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Playing a game with racial and sexist slurs as humiliating categories for minority and gay air marshals. (여기서 game은 Jeopardy) R142) In most rich countries, the elderly are the fastest growing category of prisoner. O. a group of people or things with particular features in common [SYN] class

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Their culture is, hate African Americans, hate females, go after gays and lesbians, because we don’t like the way they think. (괴롭힌다는 의미로 쓰였는데 잘 안 와닿음.) R134) “There is a danger that populist politicians across Europe will look at what is happening in Britain and say, if even the British are going after charitable tax breaks for the rich, why don't we?” (사회적으로 나쁜 관습이 자리잡고 있을 때 그걸 없애기 위해 노력할 때 go after를 씀. 이것도 정의 찾기 어렵다.) L6) But Meadows is steaming. “The police should go after criminals, not music lovers,” he says. M1a. [transitive] to try to arrest or punish someone

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Members of Congress say such behavior raises questions about the judgement, maturity and professionalism of air marshals involved. [uncountable] the quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner

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This behavior went well over the line. This is unprofessional. This is unacceptable. 도를 넘어섰다.

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This behavior went well over the line. This is unprofessional. This is unacceptable. that you cannot accept, allow or approve of [SYN] acceptable

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Florida senator Bill Nelson asked for a full inspector general’s investigation of the air marshals two years ago. According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” An inspector general is an investigative official in a civil or military organization. The plural of the term is "inspectors general". In the United States, an inspector general leads an organization charged with examining the actions of a government agency, military organization, or military contractor as a general auditor of their operations to ensure they are operating in compliance with generally established policies of the government, to audit the effectiveness of security procedures, or to discover the possibility of misconduct, waste, fraud, theft, or certain types of criminal activity by individuals or groups related to the agency's operation, usually involving some misuse of the organization's funds or credit. In the United States, there are numerous offices of inspector general at the federal, state, and local levels.

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According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” [only before noun] done or given before something is going to happen

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2. According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” 1. KE1022) Australia got the bad name due to its censorship against postings that have to do with child pornography, drugs and terrorism. O2. [not before noun] arranged or expected M1. [never before noun] if something is due to happen, it is expected to happen or should happen O1. [not before noun] due to something/somebody caused by somebody/something; because of somebody/something

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According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” (formal) [transitive] obtain something to get something, especially by making an effort

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According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” L132) Mounting tensions in Iran, are only partly to blame for this spring-time sticker shock. 1. [uncountable, countable, usually plural] tension (between A and B) a situation in which people do not trust each other, or feel unfriendly towards each other, and which may cause them to attack each other

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According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” [uncountable, singular] a feeling that you cannot trust somebody/something [SYN] suspicion

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According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” O1. [countable, uncountable] a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about M1. [countable/uncountable] something that gets your attention and prevents you from concentrating on something else

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According to an advance copy of the report due out this week, obtained by ABC news, the inspector general found “a great deal of tension and mistrust” that created “distraction at all levels at a time when mission tempo is high.” the speed of any movement or activity [SYN] pace

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If you do not have people operating at their peak efficiency, then you take the risk that a terrorist is going to get away with its dirty deed. [only before noun] used to describe the highest level of something, or a time when the greatest number of people are doing something or using something

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If you do not have people operating at their peak efficiency, then you take the risk that a terrorist is going to get away with its dirty deed. O. to do something wrong and not be punished for it M. to manage to do something bad without being punished or criticized for it

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If you do not have people operating at their peak efficiency, then you take the risk that a terrorist is going to get away with its dirty deed. O3. [usually before noun] (informal) unpleasant or dishonest L3. used to emphasize that you think someone or something is bad, dishonest, or immoral M3. [usually before noun] using dishonest or unfair methods M4. [only before noun] informal used for emphasizing how bad someone or something is

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If you do not have people operating at their peak efficiency, then you take the risk that a terrorist is going to get away with its dirty deed. O1. (formal, literary) a thing that somebody does that is usually very good or very bad [SYN] act

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The official who oversees the air marshals, John Pistole, told ABC news today that security was absolutely not compromised by the bad behavior of some of the agency’s air marshals. R4) Finally, 50 years later, a formal association formed to oversee the playing of the game and its rules. O. oversee somebody/something to watch somebody/something and make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly [SYN] supervise

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The inspector general’s report also found that 76% of the air marshals surveyed agreed with that. But that still seems to leave about one in four air marshals who seem to think all these hijinks have put safety and security at risk, Diane. (여기서 hijinks는 막 인종차별적, 성차별적 비속어가 담긴 Jeopardy 게임하고, 비행기 안에서 자고 이런 행동들 말하는 듯.) O. [plural] (old-fashioned, informal) lively and excited behaviour M. [plural] (old-fashioned) the behaviour of people who are excited and having fun L. [plural] (old-fashioned) noisy or excited behaviour when people are having fun

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Not quite three years ago Robert Gates, then America's defence secretary, warned North Korea that he “was tired of buying the same horse twice”. R138) Neo-conservatives had a more culturally deterministic theory. Many of them had been poor during the Depression. Economic stress had not undermined the family then. adj. [only before noun] used to describe somebody who had a particular title, job, etc. at the time in the past that is being discussed adv1. used to refer to a particular time in the past or future

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. (disapproving) dirty and unpleasant, possibly connected with immoral or illegal activities

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. (disapproving) a person who makes money through dishonest or illegal activities

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. M. [countable] someone, especially a young person, who behaves in a way that is criminal or immoral L. [countable] someone, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves in ways their society does not approve of

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. O. extort something (from somebody) to make somebody give you something by threatening them M. to illegally get money or information from someone by using force or threats

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2. Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. R133) But when Cisco, a technology giant, was briefly worth more than $500 billion in 2000, its price-earnings ratio was above 100; Apple trades on only 22 times its 2011 profits. Its new dividend yield will be almost as generous as that of the overall market. 3. R6) Why? The reason I can think of is that these people are truly generous and open-minded. They are able to put aside differences and welcome the snake as a fellow living being. (approving) 2. more than is necessary; large [SYN] lavish 3. kind in the way you treat people; willing to see what is good about somebody/something

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. O. [countable, uncountable] an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return M. in exchange: if you give someone something in exchange for something else, you give them something and they give you something else of a similar type or value

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. M1. [uncountable] the process of trying to achieve something O1. [uncountable] pursuit of something the act of looking for or trying to find something

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. But they had reneged on their promise, procured a bomb and were now expecting yet more rewards for returning to the table. O. [intransitive] renege (on something) (formal) to break a promise, an agreement, etc. [SYN] go back on

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Like some seedy racketeer, the delinquents in Pyongyang had extorted a generous payment in exchange for talks about giving up their pursuit of nuclear weapons. But they had reneged on their promise, procured a bomb and were now expecting yet more rewards for returning to the table. L131) Now McConnell and the Republicans say the Senate is actually in session and the President had no right to make this so-called recess appointment. The White House says that is all just a gimmick, that senators are not working right now. Diane, setting the stage out here for yet another fight in Washington. O6. yet another/more| yet again: used to emphasize an increase in number or amount or the number of times something happens L3. used to emphasize that something is even more than it was before or is in addition to what existed before [= still]

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But they had reneged on their promise, procured a bomb and were now expecting yet more rewards for returning to the table. Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. O. extremely annoyed, especially if you cannot do anything to improve the situation [SYN] infuriated M. extremely annoyed and impatient because things are not happening in the way that you want or people are not doing what you want them to do

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But they had reneged on their promise, procured a bomb and were now expecting yet more rewards for returning to the table. Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. [countable, uncountable] inducement (to/for somebody) (to do something) something that is given to somebody to persuade them to do something [SYN] incentive

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But they had reneged on their promise, procured a bomb and were now expecting yet more rewards for returning to the table. Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. (formal) O1. most recently

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Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. All the while the hermit kingdom has stumbled on, stockpiling uranium, and occasionally testing bombs and lobbing missiles into the Pacific Ocean. M. all the time that something is happening

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Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. All the while the hermit kingdom has stumbled on, stockpiling uranium, and occasionally testing bombs and lobbing missiles into the Pacific Ocean. O. a person who, usually for religious reasons, lives a very simple life alone and does not meet or talk to other people. M1. someone who chooses to live alone or spend most of their time alone

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Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. All the while the hermit kingdom has stumbled on, stockpiling uranium, and occasionally testing bombs and lobbing missiles into the Pacific Ocean. O. stockpile something to collect and keep a large supply of something

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Over the years an exasperated world has tried inducements, threats and, latterly, “strategic patience”—a form of isolation. All the while the hermit kingdom has stumbled on, stockpiling uranium, and occasionally testing bombs and lobbing missiles into the Pacific Ocean. lob something + adverb/preposition (informal) to throw something so that it goes quite high through the air

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Now comes news of a breakthrough. On February 29th North Korea and America announced that the North would suspend its enrichment of uranium at its plant in Yongbyon and impose a moratorium on tests of weapons and long-range missiles. 2. suspend something to officially stop something for a time; to prevent something from being active, used, etc. for a time

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Now comes news of a breakthrough. On February 29th North Korea and America announced that the North would suspend its enrichment of uranium at its plant in Yongbyon and impose a moratorium on tests of weapons and long-range missiles. O. moratorium (on something) a temporary stopping of an activity, especially by official agreement M. an official agreement to stop an activity temporarily

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Crucially, the North has agreed that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check that enrichment really has stopped. In return America will ship at least 240,000 tonnes of food aid to feed North Korea's starving people, organise a few cultural exchanges, and work towards six-nation talks about a comprehensive settlement. O1. as a way of thanking somebody or paying them for something they have done O2. as a response or reaction to something M. as payment or in exchange for something, or as a way of thanking someone for something

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1. Crucially, the North has agreed that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check that enrichment really has stopped. In return America will ship at least 240,000 tonnes of food aid to feed North Korea's starving people, organise a few cultural exchanges, and work towards six-nation talks about a comprehensive settlement. 2. R135) Why won’t the Fed act? My guess is that it’s intimidated by those Congressional Republicans, that it’s afraid to do anything that might be seen as providing political aid to President Obama, that is, anything that might help the economy. 1. [uncountable] money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations 2. [uncountable] help that you need to perform a particular task

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Crucially, the North has agreed that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check that enrichment really has stopped. In return America will ship at least 240,000 tonnes of food aid to feed North Korea's starving people, organise a few cultural exchanges, and work towards six-nation talks about a comprehensive settlement. O. to try to reach or achieve a goal M. to do things that help you to make progress towards something that you want to achieve

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Crucially, the North has agreed that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check that enrichment really has stopped. In return America will ship at least 240,000 tonnes of food aid to feed North Korea's starving people, organise a few cultural exchanges, and work towards six-nation talks about a comprehensive settlement. R130) The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. 6자 회담

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Crucially, the North has agreed that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check that enrichment really has stopped. In return America will ship at least 240,000 tonnes of food aid to feed North Korea's starving people, organise a few cultural exchanges, and work towards six-nation talks about a comprehensive settlement. 1. including all, or almost all, the items, details, facts, information, etc, that may be concerned [SYN] complete, full

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Despite North Korea's record of caprice and outright deceit, this is a good deal for America. It could even turn out to be a great one. O) a movie star who was capricious and difficult to please caprice: (formal) 2. [uncountable] the tendency to change your mind suddenly or behave unexpectedly capricious: (formal) 1. showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour [SYN] unpredictable

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Despite North Korea's record of caprice and outright deceit, this is a good deal for America. It could even turn out to be a great one. [only before noun] complete and total

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Despite North Korea's record of caprice and outright deceit, this is a good deal for America. It could even turn out to be a great one. [uncountable, countable] dishonest behaviour that is intended to make somebody believe something that is not true; an example of this behaviour [SYN] deception

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5. Times are hard for the Kim dynasty. The famine that struck in the 1990s has never fully gone away. R139) On April 12, 2011, a month after the tsunami struck, Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency announced that it was raising the grading of the Fukushima Daiichi event from five to seven—the highest level on the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES). R139) At Fukushima Daiichi, the reactors shut down safely when struck by the magnitude-9 Tohoku earthquake, the fourth largest ever recorded. T) A mega-earthquake measuring 9.0 in the Richter scale struck off the east coast of Japan. 2. R136) According to well-designed surveys, 70 percent of family physicians and 60 percent of pediatricians think “striking of the child’s buttocks or hand with an open hand … leaving no mark except transient redness” is fine. 7. R8) As I said, I always knew he was special. Every school day when I checked on him, he would say, “Good morning, Tommy.” That struck me as a little odd. - M. it strikes someone as funny/odd/strange (that) 5. [intransitive, transitive] to happen suddenly and have a harmful or damaging effect on somebody/something 2. [transitive] strike somebody/something (something) (formal) to hit somebody/something with your 7. [transitive] to give somebody a particular impression

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The ruling elite is scandalously indifferent to the suffering of ordinary North Koreans—generations at a time pass through the country's miserable gulags—but it is punctiliously conscious of its own dignity. [only before noun] having control over a particular group, country, etc

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The ruling elite is scandalously indifferent to the suffering of ordinary North Koreans—generations at a time pass through the country's miserable gulags—but it is punctiliously conscious of its own dignity. scandalous: shocking and unacceptable [SYN] disgraceful

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The ruling elite is scandalously indifferent to the suffering of ordinary North Koreans—generations at a time pass through the country's miserable gulags—but it is punctiliously conscious of its own dignity. [uncountable] physical or mental pain

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The ruling elite is scandalously indifferent to the suffering of ordinary North Koreans—generations at a time pass through the country's miserable gulags—but it is punctiliously conscious of its own dignity. puntilious: O. (formal) very careful to behave correctly or to perform your duties exactly as you should M. (formal) very careful to behave well, and to follow the details of rules or instructions

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The ruling elite is scandalously indifferent to the suffering of ordinary North Koreans—generations at a time pass through the country's miserable gulags—but it is punctiliously conscious of its own dignity. 2. [uncountable] the fact of being given honour and respect by people

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The longstanding promise that 2012, centenary of the birth of Kim Il Sung, the Stalinist who set up the North, would be an era of prosperity, dancing and mass celebration is an early test of his grandson, Kim Jong Un. [usually before noun] that has existed or lasted for a long time

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The longstanding promise that 2012, centenary of the birth of Kim Il Sung, the Stalinist who set up the North, would be an era of prosperity, dancing and mass celebration is an early test of his grandson, Kim Jong Un. the 100th anniversary of an event

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The longstanding promise that 2012, centenary of the birth of Kim Il Sung, the Stalinist who set up the North, would be an era of prosperity, dancing and mass celebration is an early test of his grandson, Kim Jong Un. a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events

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The longstanding promise that 2012, centenary of the birth of Kim Il Sung, the Stalinist who set up the North, would be an era of prosperity, dancing and mass celebration is an early test of his grandson, Kim Jong Un. R138) In the half-century between 1962 and the present, America has become more prosperous, peaceful and fair, but the social fabric has deteriorated. Social trust has plummeted. prosperity: [uncountable] the state of being successful, especially in making money [SYN] affluence prosperous: (formal) rich and successful [SYN] affluent

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The longstanding promise that 2012, centenary of the birth of Kim Il Sung, the Stalinist who set up the North, would be an era of prosperity, dancing and mass celebration is an early test of his grandson, Kim Jong Un. [only before noun] affecting or involving a large number of people or things

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Indeed, after taking power unexpectedly at the end of last year after the death of Kim Jong Il, it is a test that he must be desperate to pass. A few hundred thousand tonnes of extra food would come in handy. L10) His hair is hard to take care of, but Hoo says it comes in handy in Thailand’s cool mountain weather. “I wrap my hair around my head and then put my hat on. It keeps me warm.” O. (informal) to be useful M. to be useful in a particular situation

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North Korea craves the American recognition such aid represents. O. [transitive, intransitive] crave (for) something| crave to do something to have a very strong desire for something [SYN] long for

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North Korea craves the American recognition such aid represents. It will have seen how Myanmar, Asia's other pariah, has come in from the cold and is beginning to win the favour of the outside world (see article). O. to become accepted or included in a group, etc. after a period of being outside it L. to become accepted or recognized, especially by a powerful group of people

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3. North Korea craves the American recognition such aid represents. It will have seen how Myanmar, Asia's other pariah, has come in from the cold and is beginning to win the favour of the outside world (see article). 2. 62-1) Washington won his first victory. S10DD1) And then you'll fulfill your destiny and take over the restaurant. Just as I took it over from my father who took it over from his father who won it from a friend in a game of mahjong. 1. 62-1) Washington’s army won the final battle in Yorktown in 1781. 3. [transitive] win something to achieve or get something that you want, especially by your own efforts 2. [transitive] to get something as the result of a competition, race, election, etc 1. [intransitive, transitive] to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc

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2. North Korea craves the American recognition such aid represents. It will have seen how Myanmar, Asia's other pariah, has come in from the cold and is beginning to win the favour of the outside world (see article). O2. [uncountable] approval or support for somebody/something M2. [uncountable] support or admiration from people

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Perhaps China has also been applying pressure. It has propped up the Kims, if only to protect the buffer state that separates it from the American troops garrisoned in South Korea. O1. a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects somebody/something against difficulties -> a buffer state(= a small country between two powerful states that helps keep peace between them)

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Perhaps China has also been applying pressure. It has propped up the Kims, if only to protect the buffer state that separates it from the American troops garrisoned in South Korea. O. to put soldiers in a place in order to defend it from attack

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Perhaps China has also been applying pressure. It has propped up the Kims, if only to protect the buffer state that separates it from the American troops garrisoned in South Korea. But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. R136) When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we sought out books like How To Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk that followed the path first blazed by Benjamin Spock and T. Berry Brazelton. blaze a trail: to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow trailblazer: a person who is the first to do or discover something and so makes it possible for others to follow

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Perhaps China has also been applying pressure. It has propped up the Kims, if only to protect the buffer state that separates it from the American troops garrisoned in South Korea. But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. O. [no passive] to start doing something M. to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way L. to start doing or dealing with something, especially something that needs a lot of time and effort

Answer 194

But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. O. [uncountable] (economics) economic independence M. [uncountable] the state of economic independence from other countries or areas

Answer 195

But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. O. [usually passive] enshrine something (in something) (formal) to make a law, right, etc. respected or official, especially by stating it in an important written document M. [transitive] to officially record something such as an idea or principle in a document so that it cannot be ignored L. [transitive usually passive] formal if something such as a tradition or right is enshrined in something, it is preserved and protected so that people will remember and respect it

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But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. O. [only before noun] giving advice and help; having a strong influence on people L. guiding principle: something that helps you decide what to do in a difficult situation

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But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. self-reliant: able to do or decide things by yourself, rather than depending on other people for help [SYN] indenpent

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But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. 4. [uncountable] engagement (with somebody/something) (formal) being involved with somebody/something in an attempt to understand them/it L3. [uncountable] when you become involved with someone or something in order to understand them M6. [uncountable] formal the feeling of being involved in a particular activity

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But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. L135) In fact, there were epic lines around the country, showing the lure of the biggest jackpot in the world, the biggest jackpot in history up for grabs. [usually before noun] 2. taking place over a long period of time and involving a lot of difficulties

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But it has stressed that the North needs to follow the trail it blazed a little over 30 years ago when it set about reform. For that, the autarky enshrined in the North's guiding principle of Juche, or self-reliance, needs to make way for engagement with the outside world. That has meant getting the North out of its epic sulk. O. (British English also the sulks [plural]) a period of not speaking and being bad-tempered because you are angry about something M. a short period when you show people that you are angry by refusing to talk to them or to do something with them

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This week's deal has risks for America. It might yet fall apart, even at this early stage. The North probably has other enrichment plants apart from Yongbyon. The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. (O랑 L이랑 순서가 다른데 예문은 겹치는 거 있음.(We may win yet.) 그냥 문장이나 외우자. 뜻은 같으니) O4. used to say that something could, might, etc. happen in the future, even though it seems unlikely L. used to say that something is still possible in the future, in spite of the way that things seem now:

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This week's deal has risks for America. It might yet fall apart, even at this early stage. The North probably has other enrichment plants apart from Yongbyon. R135) But now I’m hearing more and more about an even more fateful year. Suddenly normally calm economists are talking about 1931, the year everything fell apart. O2. to have so many problems that it is no longer possible to exist or function M3. if something such as an organization, agreement, or relationship falls apart, it no longer continues

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It might string the world along, extort as much food and diplomatic capital as it can only to throw out the inspectors and test a bomb. M. to make someone continue believing something that is false for a long time, especially something about your intentions or beliefs

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It might string the world along, extort as much food and diplomatic capital as it can only to throw out the inspectors and test a bomb. 1. connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy )

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It might string the world along, extort as much food and diplomatic capital as it can only to throw out the inspectors and test a bomb. (only to는 허무다!) M. used for saying that what happens next is disappointing or unpleasant L. used to say that someone did something, with a disappointing or surprising result O. used to mention something that happens immediately afterwards, especially something that causes surprise, disappointment, etc.

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It might string the world along, extort as much food and diplomatic capital as it can only to throw out the inspectors and test a bomb. O. to force somebody to leave a place M. to force someone to leave a place or group L. to make someone leave a place, school, or organization, especially because they have done something that is against the rules

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Despite American safeguards, the “nutritional supplements” it has promised might go to the elites and the army or be sold abroad. O. safeguard (against something) something that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger M. [countable] a law, rule, plan etc that protects someone or something from harm or problems

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Despite American safeguards, the “nutritional supplements” it has promised might go to the elites and the army or be sold abroad. L. relating to the substances in food that help you to stay healthy M. concerning food as something that keeps you healthy

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Despite American safeguards, the “nutritional supplements” it has promised might go to the elites and the army or be sold abroad. O. a thing that is added to something else to improve or complete it M1. something extra that you add to make something better M1a. a pill or special food that you take or eat when your food does not contain everything that you need

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The fact is that North Korea already has a fistful of bombs. It has been pretty much unconstrained since it walked out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003. a number or an amount of something that can be held in a fist (handful보다는 많은 느낌)

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The fact is that North Korea already has a fistful of bombs. It has been pretty much unconstrained since it walked out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003. not restricted or limited

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The fact is that North Korea already has a fistful of bombs. It has been pretty much unconstrained since it walked out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003. to leave a meeting, performance, etc. suddenly, especially in order to show your disapproval

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The fact is that North Korea already has a fistful of bombs. It has been pretty much unconstrained since it walked out of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003. non-proliferation: [uncountable] a limit to the increase in the number of nuclear and chemical weapons that are produced

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If this deal slows the rate at which the North accumulates a nuclear arsenal, then it will have been worth something. 1. [countable] a measurement of the speed at which something happens

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If this deal slows the rate at which the North accumulates a nuclear arsenal, then it will have been worth something. a collection of weapons such as guns and explosives

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3. If this deal slows the rate at which the North accumulates a nuclear arsenal, then it will have been worth something. 9DD3) "You could totally die." - "And it's worth it. You get a chance to prove that you're the best!" 1. R133) But when Cisco, a technology giant, was briefly worth more than $500 billion in 2000, its price-earnings ratio was above 100; Apple trades on only 22 times its 2011 profits. Its new dividend yield will be almost as generous as that of the overall market. 2. R136) In the wake of the recent video showing a Texas judge repeatedly belt-whipping his teen daughter and the recent deaths of young adoptees in Tennessee beaten with flexible tubing as prescribed by a best-selling parenting book, it’s worth reviewing how mainstream Americans discipline children. [not before noun] (used like a preposition, followed by a noun, pronoun or number, or by the -ing form of a verb) 3. worth something/doing something important, good or enjoyable enough to make somebody feel satisfied, especially when difficulty or effort is involved 1. worth something having a value in money, etc 2. used to recommend the action mentioned because you think it may be useful, enjoyable, etc.

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If this deal slows the rate at which the North accumulates a nuclear arsenal, then it will have been worth something. And there is a faint possibility that it will lead to much more than that. Kim Jong Un appears to want stable foreign relations as he consolidates power. 2. very small; possible but unlikely [SYN] slight

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Kim Jong Un appears to want stable foreign relations as he consolidates power. But if he really does end up taking a different path from his father, then he will need vast amounts of foreign support. (foreign 2개) 2. [only before noun] dealing with or involving other countries 1. in or from a country that is not your own

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Kim Jong Un appears to want stable foreign relations as he consolidates power. 1. relations [plural] the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other

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1. Kim Jong Un appears to want stable foreign relations as he consolidates power. 2. R132) Herbst says the industry has consolidated, creating more efficiencies, and airlines are now better at playing the supply-and-demand game to their advantage. 1. [transitive, intransitive] consolidate (something) to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue 2. [transitive, intransitive] consolidate (something) (technical) to join things together into one; to be joined into one

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Kim Jong Un appears to want stable foreign relations as he consolidates power. But if he really does end up taking a different path from his father, then he will need vast amounts of foreign support. extremely large in area, size, amount, etc. [SYN] huge

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1. The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. 2. L133) Airlines run on extremely tight profit margins of about 3%. Herbst says higher margins might even mean the companies start investing in customer service again. 1. [intransitive, transitive] to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit 2. [intransitive, transitive] (of an organization or government, etc.) to spend money on something in order to make it better or more successful

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The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. (British English) (also power plant North American English, British English) a building or group of buildings where electricity is produced

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The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. [countable, uncountable] the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, for example buildings, transport and water and power supplies

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The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. O. (formal) just at the same time as somebody does something or as something else happens M. used for emphasizing that something is happening at exactly the same time as someone is doing or saying something else

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The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. Just now that is an enticing, if still distant, prospect for Barack Obama. 1. at this moment 2. during this present period

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! The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. Just now that is an enticing, if still distant, prospect for Barack Obama. ! L143) The food makers say these products are only marketed to adults. But some of these foods appear to be candy and could be enticing to youngsters. something that is enticing is so attractive and interesting that you want to have it or know more about it

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The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. Just now that is an enticing, if still distant, prospect for Barack Obama. T) That's a good, if small, gift for all of us. O7. used before an adjective to introduce a contrast M7. used for introducing a remark that makes your description seem slightly less positive or certain

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The six-party talks on the nuclear programme could yet be the forum in which the outside world invests in North Korean power stations and infrastructure even as the North freezes its weapons programme—or even surrenders it. Just now that is an enticing, if still distant, prospect for Barack Obama. TED) It's the fifth time I stand on this shore, the Cuban shore, looking out at that distant horizon, believing, again, that I'm going to make it all the way across that vast, dangerous wilderness of an ocean. 1. far away in space or time

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1. Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. ! R137) Then there's the fact of Kanazawa's having gotten into trouble last spring for asserting—using the same dataset and similar methods to those described above—that African-American women are objectively "far less attractive" than whites, Asians, or Native Americans. (He later acknowledged some flaws in his analysis.) 1. to state clearly and firmly that something is true

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Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. O. to make use of something, especially something bad, as a means of achieving something, often because there is no other possible solution [SYN] have recourse to L. to do something bad, extreme, or difficult because you cannot think of any other way to deal with a problem

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Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. curb something to control or limit something, especially something bad [SYN] check

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Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. (여기서 nuclear는 adj. [usually before noun] connected with weapons that use nuclear energy) 1. [countable] something that you want to do or achieve very much

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Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. America's president will be keen to point out that diplomacy also has its part to play. 1. wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much [SYN] eager

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Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. America's president will be keen to point out that diplomacy also has its part to play. [uncountable] the activity of managing relations between different countries; the skill in doing this

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Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, is about to visit Washington to assert the need to resort to war to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. America's president will be keen to point out that diplomacy also has its part to play. O. to be able to help something M. to be involved in influencing the development of a situation