[to] liberalize; [to] deregulate
subcontracting
exporting; export
merit-making
harsh bitterness
facial structure; facial outline
[to] put up a wall; [to] be defensive
mental state; psychological state
diagonal line
written notice; notification
[to] revoke a right; withdraw a privilege; disqualify
minced fermented fish
minister of a ministry
extremely busy
minor wife; mistress
[to] remain neutral; not take sides
public limited company (PCL)
urban area
smooth and tender (food)
operator; person in charge; implementer
[to] show regard for [sb]; [to] take [sb]'s status or relationship into account
provident fund
power forward
negative effect; negative consequence
offer price; quoted price
reference price; benchmark price
[to] set up a system; [to] install a system
professional license; professional certificate
durability; permanence
Chinese martial arts film; wuxia film
physical assault; bodily harm
[to] keep one's romantic options open
natural number
tapeworm
flaw; blemish; stain
[to] read the situation; [to] see through a plan
[to] know the ropes; [to] know the ins and outs; [to] know the channels
merger; consolidation
lumber; timber; processed wood
incriminating evidence; solid proof
day and night; incessantly
non-food consumer goods
pawnshop
peacefully; gently; without violence; smoothly
interruption; faltering
pregnant woman; expectant mother
rash; brash; crude
harshness; aggressiveness; inflexibility
[to] grant a loan; [to] issue credit
claim; allegation; assertion
wickedness; depravity
displaced person; exile; person away from homeland
theoretically; in theory
the Holy Spirit
destitute person; pauper
obstacle; obstructor; impediment
conqueror; victor
OCPB; Office of the Consumer Protection Board
overly excited; giddy
[to] be extremely excited; [to] be thrilled
[to] suddenly understand; [to] get it
[to] tremble uncontrollably; [to] shake severely
sharp, sudden pain; twinge
[to] fulfill a dream; [to] make a dream come true
connecting line; link
pity; feeling of pity
benefactor; patron; valued customer
business circles; business community
really; truly; actually
[to] sell off; [to] dump [sth]
downward trend
downturn; period of decline
by itself; inherently
place to sleep; shelter
[to] pave the way
inquiry; questioning
[to] bow; [to] pay respect
[to] blush
plainclothes police officer
delimiter
brace; prop; spacer
survivor; resilient person
extraterrestrial life; alien
modified vehicle; tuned car
to that extent; that much
[to] switch sides; [to] change factions
OEM; original equipment manufacturer
[to] straddle; [to] ride astride
reckless daring; foolhardiness
[to] pass away (of a cat)
high-quality diamond
perfectly colorless diamond; diamond of the finest water
fencer; swordsman
dining car
disputed territory; contested land
[to] scold mercilessly; [to] curse [sb] out
master-level; expert-level
public health technical officer; public health specialist
feeling deeply moved
[to] co-sign; sign jointly