import; importation; introduction; afferent
bilateral relations; relationship between two countries
to go back to square one; to make a fresh start; to be back where one started
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
upward adjustment; upward revision
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
virile; tough; masculine; sharp (features, look, etc.); fierce; dauntless
goodwill ambassador; friendship ambassador
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
United Nations General Assembly; General Assembly of the United Nations
in the following manner; as follows
good bargain; (a) find; godsend; (a) steal
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
lower house; lower legislative chamber
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
reconnaissance satellite; spy satellite
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
(distinction of) sex; gender
Japanese aspen (Populus tremula var. sieboldii)
natural features; scenery; things particular to a certain region or season; characteristic scenery and customs; scenes and manners
country; territory; domain; realm
cold district; northern district
commercial; commercial use
communication satellite; Broadcast Satellite; BS
to amuse oneself; to make merry
candied (chestnuts); sweetened boiled fish
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
(black) magic; witchcraft; sorcery