Online Class Notes (Tibo)

we have 4 Xray machines to scan bags, it is too much , it is over the top

I have a French friend, he said it is ok for him because in Europe they have bomb alerts and the trains and subway have to stop. / I was surprised when my French friend told he he didn’t mind it because with the lenient security in Europe trains are often delayed due to bomb alerts.

So he loves the security policy in China / he appreciates that side of China.

I think the safety environment is better than in the west so it is too strict -> I think China is overall safer than the west but that is also due to security measures which are too strict

in Beijing it is sometimes often -> it is more common in Beijing  / it happens more often in BJ

We have fire drills and we do them annually or twice a year.
If you follow safety procedures it is safe.

It is harmful to the ocean but I don’t know the impact, I don’t have the data.
If the treated water is not safe it will be a disaster for the ocean.
The radioactive materials will cause gene changes to the animals. -> the radioactive materials will trigger genetic mutations in the marine life.

We cannot forbid anything, the environment is only one factor.
Japan is an important economic partner.

it is considered high end dining in the west

If you lose the trust of mercenaries it means death.

Vocabulary

mercenary (n) – A soldier hired for service in a foreign army. Example: They hired mercenaries to kidnap their competitor.

mutiny (n) – A revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, especially by sailors against their officers. Example: They were thrown into the sea for starting a mutiny.

to presume (v) – To suppose or assume something based on probable evidence, without certainty. Example: We presumed he would come to the party, but he decided not to.

presumption of innocence (n) – A legal principle that an individual is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The presumption of innocence ensures that the burden of proof is on the prosecution, not the accused.

marine (adj) – Of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea.
We do a lot of research on marine life.

it is over – It has ended or concluded.
When the movie finished, he said, “It is over.”

over the top – Excessive or more than what is considered normal or suitable (1); sometimes also used to mean “fantastic” or “amazing(2).”
(1): Her reaction was completely over the top for such a small mistake.
(2): The party was over the top and everyone had a great time.

grease (n) – A thick oily substance used to lubricate mechanisms. Example: I added some grease to my bike chain.