Collocation 3 Flashcards
(29 cards)
The police have been carrying out a nationwide search for 22-year-old Chris Tait, who has not been seen since the unrest started ( ) on Saturday night at the hotel where he was working.
trouble broke out
. This evening they announced that they have found some important leads ( ) but there are currently no plans to stop ( ) the search.
vital clues
call off
Following the robbery of over $10m from its main city branch, the bank has offered a substantial reward to anyone providing information leading to the retrieval
( ) of the money.
recovery
Management and workers at the troubled Longside car factory have finally agreed to begin ( ) and hopes are growing that they might soon reach agreement
enter into talks
Management described the situation as difficult task ( ) and union attempts to negotiate a settlement have so far proved unsuccessful
a test of strength
However, an independent arbitrator has acted as a messenger ( ) and has succeeded in brokering an agreement to talk
go-between
TV chiefs have given in to ( ) public pressure and have entered into an agreement not to show scenes of gun violence on prime-time television. They will hold a press conference later today where they will explain their decision to impose the degree of censorship.
bowed to
Golfer Rick Tate has issued a humble （ ）apology for his disorderly behaviour at the weekend.
abject
However, he refused outright ( ) to provide an explanation for his behaviour and today further sensitive information ( ) about his private life have been published.
point-blank
damaging disclosure
The leader of the opposition has accused the Prime Minster of giving false information to the voters
( ) in his formal declaration ( ) on security.
misleading the electorate
public pronouncements
He has demanded that the PM explains himself ( ) without delay. The PM’s office has refused to reply ( )
clarify his position
declined to comment
Migrant workers asking ( ) permission to stay in this country may have to submit a detailed account of their work and personal lives to the visa authorities before they are given leave to stay.
seeking
I disagree with ( )some of the points made in the speech
take issue with
The government leaked the story to the press in order to test the response of the public ( )
gauge public reaction
The incident has caused rumours to circulate ( ) that the couple may be about to divorce
excited speculation
Workers have complained ( ) to reporters about the new pay structure.
aired their grievances
When it came to the vote, there was only one person who disagreed ( )
one dissenting voice
Our local MP is someone who opposes something very loudly ( ) of having a casino in our city.
Vociferous opponent
Plans to extend the airport went ahead, despite the strong requests ( )from local residents
(passionate entreaties
I don’t think the politician really meant to say he was leaving the party, it was just an unintentional remark
( ).
throwaway comment
Synonym of keeping something secret
keep under wraps
Synonym of stop having an irresponsible life
my walk on the wild side is over
Synonym of shunning/ignoring someone
slam the door on
Synonym of saying the situation has more nuances
the situation is not so cut and dried
