to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
cooperation; coordination; link
to expose (a secret, scandal, etc.); to disclose; to uncover; to unmask
televising; broadcasting; airing
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
carrying out (political) propaganda activity on the streets
support; backing; aid; assistance
a few years ago; some years back
spirit of unity; team spirit; esprit de corps
pride; boast; credit (to)
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
to hold fast; to protect to the end
house across the street; neighbor across the street
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
understood; I see; OK; present; here
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to concern; to be related
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination