gaokao

throughout

in every part of a place

The same laws apply throughout much of Europe.

hoot

a short sound made by an owl (= bird that hunts animals at night) or by a car horn (= warning equipment)

The van driver hooted his horn impatiently.

Prohibit the hooting of car horns.

scarce

rare or not available in large amounts

She's cramming for her history exam.

cram

to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam

proud

feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good

You must be very proud of your son.

chase

to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it

The police car was going so fast, it must have been chasing someone.

She was chasing (after) a man who had snatched her bag.

endurance

the ability to continue doing something for a long time

He began visiting the gym to build up his strength and endurance.

overseas

in, from, or connected with another country or countries, especially across the sea

We need to open up overseas markets.