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Pronunciation:
debt - det
uneven - ʌnˈiːvn
mar - mɑː(r)
torch - tɔːtʃ
New words:
slash - slæʃ - to make a long cut with a sharp object, especially in a violent way
Example: Someone had slashed the tyres on my car.
debt - det - 1) a sum of money that sb owes 2) the situation of owing money, especially when you cannot pay
Example: He died heavily in debt.
pledge - pledʒ - pledge (to do sth) a serious promise
Example: Will the government honour its election pledge not to raise taxes?
tackle - ˈtækl - to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
Example: The government is determined to tackle inflation.
to stunt - stʌnt - to prevent sb/sth from growing or developing as much as they/it should.
Example: The constant winds had stunted the growth of plants and bushes.
uneven - ʌnˈiːvn - not level, smooth or flat
Example: The floor felt uneven under his feet.
lasting - ˈlɑːstɪŋ - (adjective) continuing to exist or to have an effect for a long time
Example: Her words left a lasting impression on me.
mar - mɑː(r) - to damage or spoil sth good
Example: The game was marred by the behaviour of drunken fans.
torch - tɔːtʃ - to set fire to a building or vehicle deliberately in order to destroy it
Example: The summit was marred by violent protests, with shops and police cars torched.
Useful phrases:
1) pledges to slash debt in 3 years
2) choke off - To choke off financial growth means to restrict or control the rate at which a country's economy can grow.
3) measures will have to be implemented on a country-by-country basis
4) world is coming out of recession
5) according to the draft communique
6) The summit was marred by violent protests
7) hops and police cars torched
8) Police used tear gas on some protesters
9) next G20 leaders meeting will be held in South Korea
