jpdb beta

economic warfare; economic war

1

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

1

to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case

3

safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good

3

endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement

2

state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances

1

also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise

5

relation; connection

1

worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid

3

company fortunes; future of a company

2

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

4

new car

3

development; exploitation

4

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

3

yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof

3

four years

1

in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward

2

eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg

1

failure; mistake; blunder

2

was; were

2

isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

3

(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)

1

time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity

5

no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all

13

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

5

talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor

9

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...

2

rich country; national enrichment

4

merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition

6

I see; that's right; indeed

1

business world; business circles; (the) industry

1

rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts

2

if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so

2

to seize the initiative

1

this is why; this means; it is the case that

1

don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...

3

indicates question

16

that's so, however ...

1

which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

2

Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation

2

to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)

2

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...

7

olden days; former

1

aircraft

2

department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category

1

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend

1

spacious; vast; wide

1

(sound of) laughter; laughing voice

7

waiter

2

rice (esp. when served on a plate)

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