2023-01-06 21:37:44
Useful vocabulary from the reading passage
lay the groundwork==> work that is done as a preparation for that will be done later
bear fruit==>produce successful results
climate related policies==> this is good chunk of words==> it is a set of rules related to climate
outcome could fundamentally reshape sth...==> this is too, a good vocabulary
reap the benefits==> getting the results of what you have done, especially good ones
climate fueled financial risk in sth....
contentious rule==> sth that causes disagreement
overhaul sth==> to correct or edit sth
to put guardrails around sth==> to put fences around sth==> it is used literally in the passage to mean defense
sparking fears==> causing fear
legally defensible ==> also a good vocab here
high priority==> also a good one
embarked on sth==> to start sth new or important
in favor of sth==> agree with sth
intense pushback==> strong disagreement
growing consensus==> generally accepted opinion
a nerm-term==> sth that is temporarily==> in the passage it collocated with threat so it means temporary threat
wrap up sth==> finish sth
be up in the air ==> uncertain
curb global warming==> control or put a limit on global warming
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