meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
secondary; of secondary importance
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
to sink (into); to get depressed
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
outsider; someone outside of a group
dictatorship; despotic government
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
worst; worst-case (scenario)
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
extreme (measure, idea, etc.); radical; violent (language); strenuous (exercise, work, etc.); excessive; (physically) demanding
radicalization; radicalisation; intensification; aggravation; sharpening (e.g. of an image); narrowing (of a peak)
abrupt plot change; unexpected story development; story development from out of left field
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
interference in the domestic affairs of another country
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
international politics; world politics
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot); forerunner; pioneer
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
raptor; bird of prey; predatory bird
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
confidence; trust; faith; credit
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
interference with a public servant in the execution of his or her duties
(crime of) high treason; (crime of) treason
private; non-public; secret; closed-door; closed