Eng UQ 2

Resort to

to do something that you do not wantto do because you cannot find any other way of achieving something:

I had to …

violence/threats to get my money.

[ + -ing verb ] When she didn't answer the phone, I … calling up to her from the street.

Diverse

including many different types of people or things: /very different views

Students from countries as diverse as Colombia and Lithuania use Cambridge textbooks.

culturally diverse New York is a very culturally diverse city.

ethnically diverse I find it stimulatingto live in such an ethnically diverse partof town.

aggressive

determined to win or succeed and using forceful action to do this:

an aggressive election campaign

aggressive marketing tactics

Both players won their first-round matches in aggressive style.

outperform

to do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type: AKA just BETTER

The company has consistentlyoutperformed its rivals this season.

on the contrary

1.actually the opposite is true:

The crime problem has not disappeared. On the contrary, it seemsto be becoming worse again.

2.used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated:

"I thought you said the film was exciting?" "On the contrary, I nearly fellasleep half way through it!"

I'm not angry with you. On the contrary!

Vulnerable

able to be easily physically or mentallyhurt, influenced, or attacked:

I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.

It is on economic policy that the government is most vulnerable.

Tourists are more vulnerable to attack, because they do not know which areasof the city to avoid.

undermine confidence

to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually:

Criticism just undermines theirconfidence.

It is estimated

- Meaning: Used to say that someone has guessed a number, amount, or value without calculating it ❌exactly.

   - Example: "It is estimated that the project will cost over $1 million."

To make ends meet

   - Meaning: To have just enough money to pay for the things you need.

   - Example: "Many families are struggling to make ends meet during the economic crisis."

Have no option but to

Meaning*: To be forced to do something because there is no other choice.

   - Example: "I … cancel the trip due to the bad weather."

(Be) susceptible to

- Meaning: Likely to be influenced or harmed by something.(=vulnerable)

   - Example: "Young children are particularly susceptible to infections."

Coupled with

   - Meaning: Used to say that two things happen or exist together.

   - Example: "The drought, coupled with the poor harvest, led to a food shortage."

Alleviate

- Meaning: To make something less severe or painful.

   - Example: "The government is taking steps to alleviate poverty."

In an effort to

- Meaning: With the aim of doing something.

   - Example: "She exercised daily in an effort to improve her health."

In desperate need

   - Meaning: Needing something very much.

   - Example: "The refugees are in desperate need of food and water."

Inevitable

- Meaning: Certain to happen and impossible to❌avoid.

   - Example: "It was inevitable that the team would lose after their star player was injured."

In light of

- Meaning: Considering something; because of something.

    - Example: "In light of recent events, we have decided to cancel the meeting."

Compulsory

    - Meaning: Required by law or a rule; mandatory.

    - Example: "Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory in most countries."

implement

    - Meaning: To put a plan or system into action.

    - Example: "The company plans to implement new safety measures next month."

Controversial

   

- Meaning: Causing disagreement or discussion.

    - Example: "The decision to build the new airport was highly controversial."

Take various measures

    - Meaning: To do different things to achieve a goal.

    - Example: "The government is taking various measures to reduce pollution."

Contribute

 

  - Meaning: To give something, especially money or time, to help achieve or provide something.

    - Example: "Everyone was asked to contribute ideas for the project."

It is high time

Meaning Used to say that something should have been done sooner.

    - Example: "It is high time we addressed the issue of climate change."