Arab Spring (revolutionary wave in the Arab world, 2010-2011)
as you are aware; as you know
looking coldly on; looking upon disapprovingly; frowning on
to have a cross to bear; to carry a heavy burden
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation
worship (esp. Christian); adoration; divine service; worship (esp. Buddhist and Shinto)
thousands; several thousand
to be a background factor; to be an underlying reason
performance (of a duty); fulfillment (of a promise); fulfilment; execution (of a contract); discharge; implementation
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
contrary to one's expectations
opposite; reverse; contrary
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to finish reading; to read through
to expedite; to encourage; to spur (on)
bright sunshine; broad daylight
drone; unmanned aircraft; drone
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
video (esp. digital); video clip; animation; animated cartoon; in-betweens (animation)
opinion; point of view; visual point
(on the) net; (on the) Internet; (on the) Web