Risk Flashcards

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If something is ___, it means that you have no choice whether to do it or not.

The law made wearing seat belts in cars ___.

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Compulsory (adj)

บังคับ (ให้ทำตามกฎ)

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To ___ someone’s freedom is to take it away or limit.

While some people believe the UK government acts in the best interests of their citizens, others feel in it ___ the freedom of the public.

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infringe on (phrasal verb)
มาจำกัด
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Copying videos ___ copyright law.

The computer giant filed papers claiming that the patent of their online software had been ___.
patent - สิธิบัตร

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infringe (v)

ละเมิด

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The government should ___ against extremely hazardous activities provided that they do not attempt to control too much of our personal lives.

The government should ___ against cigarette advertising.

attempt - พยายาม

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legislate (v)

ออกกฎหมาย

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Many groups have criticized banks’ ___ risk-taking.

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excessive (adj)

มากเกินไป

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It is very difficult to ___ how long the bus will take to get to the station.

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predict (v)

คาดการณ์

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If you take ___ risks, you receive smaller rewards.

People take __ risks as they get older.

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fewer (adj) ฟิ - ยู - เวอร์

น้อยกว่า

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If there is excessive risk-taking, ___ may follow.

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chaos (n) K-os

ความวุ่นวาย

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Governments of some countries see it as their responsibility to control the amount and kind of risk that their citizens are ___ to.

In their operations, banks are particularly ___ to or may potentially be ___ to the following risks: Liquidity risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and other market risks.

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expose (v)

เปิดรับ

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Are you a risk-taker or are you ___ ?

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risk-averse (adj)

ไม่ชอบความเสี่ยง

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Their parents ___ how much TV the children can watch.

The media industry is ___ by a set of guidelines.

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regulate (v)

กำกับดูแล

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Smoke detectors must be installed to comply with safety ___.

comply with - เป็นไปตาม

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regulation (n)

กฎระเบียบ

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If you are __ for something, it means you have legal responsibility for it.

He is ___ for the cost of the repairs.

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Liable (adj)

มีความรับผิดชอบ (ตามกฎหมาย)

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___ needs to be carefully monitored to ensure it is appropriate, up-to-date and excessively restrictive.
( appropriate - เหมาะสม )

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Legislation (n)

การออกกฎหมาย

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