Lingo

Conflict & Resolution

12 Words

6m

1.
[cast] doubt on {sth}
短语

His conflicting statements cast doubt on his innocence in the case.

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2.
[lay] the groundwork
短语

They spent months laying the groundwork for the new startup company.

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3.
[pick] a fight
短语

Some individuals pick a fight on social media by posting controversial comments to get attention.

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4.
[protest] {one's} innocence
短语

The accused vehemently protested his innocence in court, claiming he was wrongly charged.

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5.
[resort] to violence
短语

It's important to find peaceful solutions to disputes rather than resort to violence.

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6.
[spring] a trap
短语

The spy narrowly avoided springing the trap laid by the enemy agents by detecting the hidden surveillance cameras.

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7.
[return] fire
短语

The soldiers were ordered to return fire when they came under attack.

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8.
[engage] in a dispute
短语

They engaged in a dispute about the new office policies.

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9.
[pale] (in|by) comparison
短语

My modest savings account pales in comparison to my friend's wise investments.

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10.
[pale] into insignificance
短语

The minor setbacks in their business careers paled into insignificance when they achieved remarkable success.

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11.
[lead] astray
短语

The cult leader led his followers astray.

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12.
[hatch] a (plan|plot)
短语

The thieves hatched a plan to rob the bank without getting caught.

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