书籍 Insight - 中高级 - 单元6 - 6A

a list or set of matters, tasks, or aims that need attention or action

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

dishonest or illegal conduct, especially by people who hold positions of power or authority

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

an unverified story or piece of information that spreads from person to person

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

(of a video, picture, piece of news, etc.) shared quickly on social media among a lot of Internet users

the title of a newspaper or news article, usually printed prominently above it

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

equipped with weapons or firearms

to move quickly and with urgency, often in a disorderly manner

to dig into the ground, turning, loosening, or removing soil

dishonestly arranged or manipulated to produce a desired outcome

an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation

the obligation to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions and to explain or justify them when required

able to be physically harmed or wounded

experiencing great shock or sadness

a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

a formal answer given in court to a criminal charge, stating whether the accused is guilty or not guilty

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition

to try to complete or do something difficult

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

something that cannot be understood or explained because important facts are unknown

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

to ask for something politely or formally

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.