Thẻ ghi nhớ: English Collocations in Use Advanced - Unit 22 (Current affairs) | Quizlet

issue an abject apology for

apologize in a way which shows that you are very ashamed of what you have done without pride or respect for yourself

abject poverty

in terrible poverty, extremely poor

ex: They live in ....

disorderly conduct

a minor offense involving disturbance of public peace and decency (hành vi gây rối trật tự)

refuse point-blank

completely refuse (từ chối một cách thẳng thừng)

ex: He asked me to work at the weekend, but I ...

damaging disclosure

sensitive, private information which has been revealed that causes harm, loss, or negative consequences

mislead the electorate

provide voters with false, inaccurate, or deceptive information, often to confuse and influence their choices

clarify your position

làm rõ quan điểm, lập trường hoặc ý kiến

decline to comment

to refuse to comment

ex: The minister ... about the progress of the peace talks.

reopen the debate on

mở lại cuộc tranh luận về

ex: This thought-provoking documentary has ... on mental health.

take a firm stance against

to publicly assert one's opinion or opposition to something without relenting

ex: I know voicing my opinion on this legislation may put my job in jeopardy, but it's time to... these discriminatory hiring practices.

flatly reject

reject out of hand ~ rebuff (bác bỏ xem xét, đánh giá)

ex: Her application was ....

refuse

từ chối / không chịu làm (hông đồng ý làm điều gì đó mà người khác yêu cầu)

ex: She ... to apply to that university despite her mother's insistence.

critically ill

seriously ill (bệnh nặng, nguy kịch)

be given leave to

grant permission or authorization for someone to do something

take issue with

to disagree strongly with someone or something

ex: I ... parents who push their children too hard.

gauge public reaction

to test public reaction

ex: It's not difficult to.... to the latest fall in interest rates.

excite speculation

cause rumours to circulate

ex: The statement ... that a senior official may be about to resign.

air a grievance

to complain that you have been treated unfairly

ex: The employees decided to ... about working conditions during a meeting with management

dissenting voice

someone who a strongly different opinion on a particular question, especially an official suggestion or plan, etc.

ex: There was only one ... in the room, but their concern about the budget was valid.

vociferous opponent of

someone who opposes something loudly and publicly

passionate entreaty

a serious, emotional request in which you ask someone to do something for you (lời khẩn cầu, lời van xin tha thiết)

ex: Plans to extend the airport went ahead, despite ... from local residents.

throwaway comment

an unintentional remark which should not be taken seriously

ex: It was just a .... - I didn't mean for anyone to take it seriously.