WH03 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Prestige
The respect and value that somebody/something has because of their social position, or what they have done.
Ex:
- There is a lot of prestige attached to owning a cat like this.
- The company has gained international prestige.
To be in the limelight
To be in the centre of public attention.
- She likes being in the limelight.
- I hated being in the limelight and found it unbearable.
An influx of sth/sb
An arrival of large numbers of sth/sb.
Ex:
- The influx of tourists has reached its summer peak.
- The was a sudden influx of household electric products onto the market.
To incur a cost, debt, or a fine
Experience something, usually something unpleasant, as a result of actions you have taken.
Ex:
- Please bill me for any expenses you incur.
- They must incur debt if they are to keep abreast.
Arena
A large, flat area surroundedby seats used for sports or entertainment.
Ex:
- The circus elephants are led into the arena.
- He left the arena to loud applause.
The return(s) on the investment
The profit that you get from an investment.
Ex:
- It will take five to six years for returns on investment.
- The company says that these stores have a high return on investment.
To slip back into anonymity
To come back to the situation in which someone’s name is not given or known.
Ex:
- She slipped back into anonymity after 20 years being a famous actress.
- The celebrity slipled back into anonymity after he reached his old age.
Vandalism
The crime of intentionally damaging property, especially public property.
Ex:
- A drunken teenager was arrested for vandalism.
- There’s no vandalism no graffiti, no rubbish left lying about.
To tarnish someone’s reputation or image
To make people think that someone or something is less good.
Ex:
- His regime was tarnished by humna rights abuses.
- A series of scandals have severely tarnished her image.
On the world stage
Ex:
- The country became an important palyer on the world stage.
- On the world stage, he was the brightest star.
Prosperity
The state of being successful, especially in making money.
Ex:
- In time of properity, friends will be plenty.
- The country is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity.
Civic
Relating to a town or a city.
Ex:
- The civic leaders helped to forward the project.
- It is your civic duty to vote in the local elections.
Virtue
Behaviour or attitudes that show high moral standards.
Ex:
- Patience is a virtue.
- Women have often been used as symbols of virtue.
Financial insolvency
The codition of not having enough money to pay debts, buy goods, etc.
Ex:
- UK food suppliers said they expected more insolvencies in their sector this year.
- Financial insolvency often grips those clubs.
Publicity
The attention that is given to sb/sth by newspapers, televisions, ect.
Ex:
- It is important to gain good publicity for the school.
- The singer star’s marriage got a lot of publicity.
Adverse publicity
The negative/harmful attention that is given to sb/sth by newspapers, televisions, ect.
Ex:
- They recieved a lot of adverse publicity about the changes.
- Voters have bên dítanced form the party by adverse publicity.
