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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)
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samahan
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
Bumuo ang mga lokal na kompanya ng telepono ng isang samahan upang pagsilbihan ang mga karaniwang layunin, tugunan ang kanilang mga karaniwang pangangailangan, at pagbutihin ang kahusayan.
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
KasingkahuluganorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederationKasalungatindividualseparationdissociationisolationkonserbatibo
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Ang mas matatandang botante ay madalas na may mas konserbatibong pananaw sa mga isyung panlipunan.
Kasingkahulugantraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wingKasalungatliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemodernlokal, panloob, pambansa
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
Sinusubukan ng pamahalaan na palakasin ang lokal na demand at suportahan ang mga lokal na negosyo.
KasingkahuluganinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenousKasalungatforeigninternationalalienexternaltulong, ayuda
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
Nagpadala ang pamahalaan ng ayudang pagkain sa mga lugar na tinamaan ng baha.
KasingkahuluganassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefitKasalungathindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharmtunggalian
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
Kapag nangyayari ang mga tunggalian, nagtutulungan tayo upang hanapin ang mga solusyon.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
KasingkahulugandisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfrictionKasalungatpeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcordakusahan
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
Inakusahan ang gobyerno ng kawalan ng kakayahan.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
KasingkahuluganchargeimpeachindictblameallegeKasalungatexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcusesisihin
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
Hindi niya sinisisi ang kahit sino sa pagkamatay ng kanyang ama.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Kasingkahuluganaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefaultKasalungatpraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgivekonseho
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
Responsibilidad ng konseho ng bayan na panatilihing malinis ang mga kalye.
a city/county/borough/district council
KasingkahuluganassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenateKasalungatindividualone personipagtanggol
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
Paano natin maipagtatanggol ang ating bayan kung wala tayong hukbo?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
KasingkahuluganprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserveKasalungatattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexposehulihin, bihagin
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
Hinuli ng mga mangangaso ang bihirang ibon at ibinenta ito sa isang zoo.
KasingkahuluganseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatchKasalungatreleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfailkrisis
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
Nagbibigay kami ng tulong sa mga pamilya sa mga sitwasyon ng krisis.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Kasingkahuluganemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastropheKasalungatstabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormalitysibil
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
kaguluhang sibil (= na sanhi ng mga grupo ng tao sa loob ng isang bansa)
Turkish
Kasingkahuluganpolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-militaryKasalungatrudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartialkomisyon
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
Nagbabayad ang hotel ng sampung porsiyentong komisyon sa mga ahente sa paglalakbay para sa benta ng mga kuwarto.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
KasingkahuluganauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorderKasalungatrecalldismissfirerejectcancelmanaig, dominahin
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Isang makapangyarihang pamilya ang nangibabaw sa pulitika ng rehiyon sa loob ng mga dekada.
KasingkahulugancontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugateKasalungatsubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrenderdepensa
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
Ang mga tore ay dating mahalagang bahagi ng depensa ng lungsod.
KasingkahuluganprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguardKasalungatattackoffensevulnerabilityassaultmamamayan
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
Siya ay isang responsableng mamamayan na laging bumoboto sa mga halalan.
KasingkahulugannationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmemberKasalungatalienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen
