degree of dependence; dependency rate; reliance
gross domestic product; GDP
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
fixed interval; fixed period
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
raw materials; ingredients
generally; in general; widely; commonly; universally
developed country; advanced country
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
producing area; place of origin; home (of a plant or animal); habitat; birthplace (of a person)
refugee; displaced person; person inconvenienced by (lack of something, etc.); person unable to satisfactorily (marry, shop, etc.); person who is stuck (in a place or situation)
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
military clique; military party
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
topography; geographical features
index; indices; indicator
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
supply center; supply centre
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
wriggling; squirming; writhing; maneuvering (behind the scenes; of insignificant people); manoeuvring; planning mischief
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
disturbance; upheaval; unrest; war; riot
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
exhibition hall (room, area)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
chain; series; connection; linkage
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
departure; leaving; setting off
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing