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SCMP Reporter

Vocabulary

to come under pressure

(verbal phrase)

to be persuaded very strongly to do something.  'To come under' + attack/criticism are other collocations of the phrasal verb.

Example: The country came under pressure to appreciate its currency. (SCMP, October 23, 2003)

tap

(n)

a device to control the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe. In the article,  it refers to the availability of resources  Example: The government said the tap would not be turned off for schools which deserve aid.

leverage

(n)

the advantage gained by using a lever. In the article,  it means a strategic advantage

Example: The company does not warranty the system if clients use poor fuel. It  has some leverage with the customers. (SCMP, October 20, 2003)

to wrestle

(v)

to engage in serious consideration and debate  Example: The administration wrestled with problems in ways often seen as arrogant and unilateral. (SCMP, September 16, 2003)

to pull out

(phrasal verb)

to leave, to stop being involved

Example: The record company said Nicholas Tse and Joey Yung did not pull out of the show, contradicting the earlier announcement by the organiser. (SCMP, October 22, 2003)



Vocabulary