U27 - 32 Flashcards
revert (back) to sth
reversion (to sth) (n)
change back to a state or situation that existed in the past
sweeping/radical/major/wholesome change
a big change that will have an important effect
impose on/upon sb
make sb accept sth against their wishes
consultation
consultative (adj)
the act of discussing sth with sb before making a decision
implement sth
= carry out, put into practice
implementation (n)
make sth that has been decided start to happen
a refreshing/welcome change
a change that is pleasantly new or different
on standby
If a TV is …, it is connected to the power supply but is not in use
better still
even better
under threat in danger|in jeopardy at risk
likely to be harmed
take a heavy toll on sth/sb
have a bad effect on sth
encroach on/upon sth
The growing town soon encroached on the surrounding countryside.
gradually cover more and more of an area
chemotherapy
the treatment of diseases, especially cancer, by drugs
seek/take refuge (from sth/sb)
find shelter or protection from trouble or danger
(political) asylum
seek/ apply for asylum
the protection a country gives to a refugee
