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Justice
Parallel societies, parallel justice
Systems of parallel justice threaten the rule of German law, say Christian
Democrat politicians. At a conference in Berlin, they came together to talk
with experts about how widespread Islamic arbitration is.
Japan market gyrations underline economy's vulnerability while verdict still ...
Washington Post
Thursday's spike, which came despite the Bank of Japan's aggressive efforts to keep borrowing costs down, is unnerving some investors at a time when Japan's already overburdened government finances are vulnerable to rises in interest rates. A sustained ...
Who’s at Fault if Stocks Continue to Plummet?
By FLOYD NORRIS 6:49 PM ET
When market gyrations become excessive, governments hope they stem from market imperfections, not fundamental problems.
at fault
Responsible for a mistake, trouble, or failure; deserving blame. For example, At least three cars were involved in the accident, so it was hard to determine which driver was at fault, or He kept missing the target and wondered if the sight on his new rifle was at fault. In Britain this usage was formerly considered incorrect but is now acceptable;
in America it has been widespread since the mid-1800s. Also see in the wrong.
Gmail users complained today of suddenly and mysteriously having lost old e-mail, folders, and contacts, and Google said it was looking into the issue but that the problem did not appear to be widespread.
widespread
Over the next five years, China's industrial structure will undergo a massive transformation as it eliminates "backward production capacity" and elevates high value-added sectors.
On the surface, the plan may bring Taiwanese-invested companies in China massive opportunities, but a closer look reveals that China's rush to restructure its industrial base poses three major threats to those same Taiwanese enterprises.
massive training and education
massive
adj.
massiveness mas'sive·ness n.
in America it has been widespread since the mid-1800s. Also see in the wrong.
Gmail users complained today of suddenly and mysteriously having lost old e-mail, folders, and contacts, and Google said it was looking into the issue but that the problem did not appear to be widespread.
widespread
[形]
1 広げた
widespread wings
広げた翼.
広げた翼.
2 広範囲に及ぶ；普及した
widespread destruction
広範囲に及ぶ破壊
広範囲に及ぶ破壊
a widespread superstition
広く信じられている迷信.
広く信じられている迷信.
Over the next five years, China's industrial structure will undergo a massive transformation as it eliminates "backward production capacity" and elevates high value-added sectors.
On the surface, the plan may bring Taiwanese-invested companies in China massive opportunities, but a closer look reveals that China's rush to restructure its industrial base poses three major threats to those same Taiwanese enterprises.
massive training and education
massive
adj.
- Consisting of or making up a large mass; bulky, heavy, and solid: a massive piece of furniture.
- Large or imposing, as in quantity, scope, degree, intensity, or scale: "Local defense must be reinforced by the further deterrent of massive retaliatory power" (John Foster Dulles). See synonyms at heavy.
- Large in comparison with the usual amount: a massive dose of a drug.
- Pathology. Affecting a large area of bodily tissue; widespread and severe: massive gangrene.
- Mineralogy. Lacking internal crystalline structure; amorphous.
- Geology. Without internal structure or layers and homogeneous in composition. Used of a rock.
massiveness mas'sive·ness n.
[形]
2 〈体格などが〉大柄な, がっしりした.
3 〈規模・量・程度などが〉大きい, 重度の
massive doses
大量の薬
大量の薬
make massive efforts
非常な努力をする.
非常な努力をする.
4 《鉱物》塊状の；《地質学》（岩石の構造が）層理のない.
mas・sive ・ly
[副]
mas・sive・ness
[名]gyration
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
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