Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Collocations in Use Advanced - Unit 39 (War and peace) | Quizlet

bitter enemy

kẻ thù không đội trời chung/sâu sắc

ex: Economic rivalry has turned neighbouring countries into ..., undermining regional stability.

engaged in hostilities

actively participate in acts of war, armed conflicts, or violent military operations (tham gia vào các hành động chiến tranh, chiến sự)

ex: The two countries are ...., despite repeated calls from the international community for restraint.

stockpile weapons

to build up or accumulate large quantities of weapons

ex: Several states are ..., raising fears of an imminent arms race.

deploy troops

to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed (điều động lực lượng quân đội đến vị trí chiến lược)

ex: Peacekeeping missions often ... to maintain stability in conflict zones.

unprovoked attack

an unfair attack without reason

ex: The country condemned the ... as a blatant violation of international law.

violence escalates

violence increases dramatically (bạo lực leo thang)

ex: The government warned that economic stability would be threatened if ... further.

a spate of attacks

a large number of attacks happening at about the same time

ex: Tourism declined sharply after ... shook the region.

caught in crossfire

hit accidentally when bullets are fired towards you from different directions but are not intended to hit you

ex: Innocent civilians were .... as fighting erupted in the city centre.

caught in the crossfire

to be involved a situation where people around you disagree with each other (bị vạ lây)

ex: Diplomatic efforts collapsed, leaving civilians ... once again.

go on the offensive

begin to take action against someone who is attacking or criticizing you (chủ động tấn công)

ex: Rebel forces ... in an attempt to seize key strategic positions.

pre-emptive strike

a surprise attack that is launched in order to prevent the enemy from doing it to you (đòn tấn công phủ đầu)

ex: The government justified the ... as a necessary measure to prevent an imminent threat.

collateral damage

unintended deaths or destruction resulting from military operations or attacks (thiệt hại ngoài dự kiến)

ex: Concerns over ... have intensified international criticism of the operation.

launch a counterattack on

mở một cuộc phản công nhằm vào

ex: Following the initial invasion, the country swiftly ... advancing troops.

make surgical strikes on

carry out a quick military attack that is made in an exact way on a particular place, in order to minimize collateral damage

ex: The military claimed it would ... terrorist hideouts to avoid civilian casualties.

uneasy truce

a temporary agreement to stop fighting which could easily be broken

ex: An ... collapsed within days, plunging the country back into violence.

fragile peace

a peace that could easily be destroyed (nền hoà bình mong manh)

ex: The country is struggling to maintain a ... amid political instability.

disband an army

giải tán quân đội

ex: The peace agreement required both sides to ... and reintegrate former soldiers into civilian life.

lift a blockade

stop preventing goods from entering (dỡ bỏ phong toả)

ex: The government agreed to ... to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians.

withdraw troops

rút quân

ex: The decision to ... was seen as a crucial step towards restoring stability.