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astute (adj) |
very clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation, especially how to get an advantage
an astute businessman/politician/observer. It was an astute move to sell the shares then. |
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keep sth in perspective
put sth into perspective |
to think about a situation or problem in a wise and reasonable way
You must keep things in perspective - the overall situation isn't that bad.
to compare sth to other things so that it can be accurately and fairly judged
Total investment this year reached $53 million, and to put this into perspective, investment this year were double those made in 2013. |
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broach (v) |
broach sth ro/with sb
to begin talking about a subject that is difficult to discuss, especially it is embarrassing or because people disagree about it
She was dreading having to broach the subject of money to her father. |
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consternation (n) |
a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise (syn: dismay)
The announcement of her retirement caused consternation among tennis fans. |
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abound (v)
abound with/in sth (phrasal v) |
to exist in great numbers or quantities
Stories about his travels abound.
to have sth in great numbers or quantities
The lakes abound with fish |
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peter out (phrasal v) |
to gradually become smaller, quieter, etc and then end
The campaign petered out for lack of support. The road petered out into a dirt track. |
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hammer sth in sb (phrasal v) |
to make sb learn or remember sth by repeating it many times |
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hammer out sth (phrasal v) |
to discuss a plan, an idea, etc until everyone agrees or a decision is made
to hammer out a compromise
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agog (adj) |
excited and very interested to find out sth |
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spring (v) |
1. (of a person or an animal) to move suddenl and with one quick movement in a particular direction (syn: leap)
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. Everyone sprung to their feet when the principal walked in. to spring to sb's defence/assistance (to quickly defend or help sb)
2. (of an object) to move suddenly and violently
The branch sprang back and hit him in the face. She turned the key and the lid sprang open. |
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spring (v) |
spring sth (on sb)/ upon to do sth, ask sth or say sth that sb is not expecting
She sprang a surprise winning the tournament. I'm sorry to spring it to you, but i've been offered another job. |
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pace (v) |
1. to walk up and down in a small area many times, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry
She paced up and down outside the room. Ted paced the floor restlessly.
2. to set the speed at which sth happens or develops
He paced his game skilfully.
3. pace yourself to find the right speed or rhythm for your work or an activity so that you have enough energy to do what you have to do
He'll have to leave to pace himself in this job. |
