Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• such as: For example; like
• at least: As a minimum
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• of late: Recently; lately.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• go nowhere: To be unsuccessful; to not achieve any progress or positive result.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in favour of
• with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
• bend over backwards: To try very hard to help someone, often to an excessive degree.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• time after time: Repeatedly; on many occasions.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at sea
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• increasingly assertive: Becoming more and more confident in stating opinions and making demands.
• in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
• in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• have a go: To attempt or try something.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• red herring: Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
• bleed for: To suffer or sacrifice greatly for something or someone.
• of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
• have on: To be wearing something.
• deal with
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
• for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• military: Army or armed forces
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• communist: Believer in communism
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something