Lección 185/202 · 21 palabras · 0 aprendidas
B2 · Society, law & politics (2)
B2 · Sociedad, ley y política (2)
imponer
to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used
The company will impose a surcharge for any items returned
La compañía impondrá un recargo por cualquier artículo devuelto.
We should not impose upon our staff by requiring them to work on weekends
SinónimosforceenforcedictatelevychargeinflictAntónimosremoverepealrevokecancelwaiveexemptmoral
connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries.
Los periódicos estaban llenos de indignación moral por la debilidad de otros países.
traditional moral values
SinónimosethicalprincipledrighteousvirtuousuprightAntónimosimmoralunethicalcorruptwickeddishonestinstitución
a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank
an educational/financial, etc. institution
una institución educativa/financiera, etc.
the Smithsonian Institution
SinónimosorganizationestablishmentfoundationacademybodyassociationAntónimosdisorganizationanarchyinformalitydelito
an illegal act
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns.
La nueva legislación considera delito portar armas.
a first offence(= the first time that somebody has been found guilty of a crime)
SinónimoscrimeviolationtransgressioninfractionwrongdoingmisdemeanorfelonyAntónimoslawfullegalrightobediencelawfulnessvirtueobedecer
to do what you are told or expected to do
Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.
Los usuarios de la vía deben obedecer estrictamente las normas de tráfico.
He had always obeyed his parents without question.
SinónimoscomplyadherefollowheedobserveAntónimosdisobeydefyignorerebelresistgobernar
to legally control a country or its people and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc.
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern.
Acusó al partido de la oposición de ser incapaz de gobernar.
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people.
SinónimosrulemanagecontrolleadadministerdirectsuperviseAntónimosobeyservefollowinvestigación
an official examination of the facts about a situation, crime, etc.
We have finished a thorough investigation of the incident.
Hemos terminado una investigación exhaustiva del incidente.
The police have completed their investigations into the accident.
SinónimosinquiryexaminationprobescrutinyresearchstudyexplorationanalysisAntónimosneglectignoranceoverlookdisregardinfierno
the place believed to be the home of devils and where bad people go after death
I'll go to Hell for this.
Iré al infierno por esto.
He exhibits regularly in local art galleries.
SinónimosunderworldnetherworldabyssperditioninfernotormentsufferingAntónimosheavenparadiseutopiablisssalvationministro
a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one
senior ministers in the Cabinet
ministros principales en el Gabinete
the Minister of Education
SinónimossecretaryofficialstatesmanadministratorheaddirectorAntónimoscitizenprivate citizensubjectcielo
the place believed to be the home of God where good people go when they die, sometimes imagined to be in the sky
the kingdom of heaven
el reino de los cielos
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven.
SinónimosparadiseutopiablissecstasynirvanaelysiumAntónimoshellearthpurgatoryunderworldjusticia
the fair treatment of people
laws based on the principles of justice
leyes basadas en los principios de justicia
They are demanding equal rights and justice.
SinónimosfairnessequityrighteousnessimpartialitylawfulnessAntónimosinjusticeunfairnessinequitypartialitywrongdoingculpa
the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done
It's your own fault for being careless.
Es tu propia culpa por ser descuidado.
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own.
SinónimoserrormistakeblameresponsibilitydefectflawAntónimosperfectionvirtuestrengthcorrectnessrightsagrado
connected with God or a particular religion
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion)
una guerra santa (= una guerra librada para defender las creencias de una religión en particular)
Islam's holiest shrine
SinónimossacreddivineblessedconsecratedhallowedreligiousAntónimosprofanesecularimpiousworldlyevilético, moral
connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong
Doctors must follow strict ethical rules when treating their patients.
Los médicos deben seguir estrictas normas éticas al tratar a sus pacientes.
SinónimosmoralprincipledrighteousvirtuousAntónimosunethicalimmoralcorruptlicencia
official permission to use something, such as software, often for a set number of users or a fixed period
We need to buy twenty more licences for the design software.
Necesitamos comprar veinte licencias más del software de diseño.
The licence expires at the end of the year, so remember to renew it.
SinónimospermitauthorizationcertificatedocumentAntónimosprohibitionrestrictionbanobligación
the state of being forced to do something because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.
It is my obligation to help those in need.
Es mi obligación ayudar a los necesitados.
SinónimosdutyresponsibilitycommitmentrequirementAntónimosoptionchoicefreedomliberty
