141. one way or the other also one way or another
1) which of two possibilities will be chosen:
--They've had two weeks to think about it, and now they have to decide one way or the other.
-It doesn't really matter to me one way or the other. (= it is not important to me which possibility is chosen)
--... and those who can be influenced one way or the other.
2) whatever method is used:
--One way or the other, this project has to be finished by Tuesday.
--One way or the other, I will finish this job next week.
142. keep abreast of sth : keep informed; to make sure you know all the most recent facts about a subject or situation
--I try to keep abreast of any developments.
--Must keep abreast of better ways of accomplishing its mission.
--How do doctors keep abreast of new developments in medicine?
143. conducive: providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist 有助的, 促成的, 有益的.
--conducive learning environment
--create an environment conducive to learning
----What people say on the internet: what kind of classroom is conducive to learning?
--a happy one;
--a classroom that can provide variety of experience, warmth and acceptance.
--One that does not have distractions, isn't too large in size and isn't too hot or cold inside.
--A classroom where everyone is on the same page with one another.
--One where the teacher is good enough to make students WANT to learn!
-conducive working environment
--Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep.
--This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.
144. bring/get sth. out in the open: for something to be public knowledge
--Is this matter out in the open, or is it still secret? Let's get this out in the open and discuss it.
--... a stand that may mean punishing whistleblowers rather than appreciating them for bringing problems out in the open
--We get the problems, issues, and resentments out in the open and in a safe and productive place.
--Get it out in the open!
145. alternative: something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice
--an alternative to coffee
--There must be an alternative to people sleeping on the streets.
--I'm afraid I have no alternative but to ask you to leave (= that is what I have to do).
--attempt every alternative means to protect all human life
146. lose sight of: to forget about an important idea or fact because you are thinking too much about other things
--I'm worried that we're losing sight of our original objectives.
--Leaders must never lose sight of the organizational mission.
--Members of the peace-keeping force have lost sight of the fact that they are here to help people.
--Despite the very personal nature of her work, she never lost sight of the larger community her work would benefit.
--Walt Disney always reminded his people that “We must never lose sight of one thing. It all began with a mouse.”
--Don't lose sight of what matters most.
(http://www.upgradereality.com/dont-lose-sight-of-what-matters-most/)
--Never lose sight of your dreams. Most of us have lost sight of our dreams or at the very least they've been subjugated or set aside. (http://dougmcisaac.com/450/never-lose-sight-of-your-dreams/)
147. a favored few: a few people who are given an advantage to someone or something, in an unfair way
--Good leaders must recognized and relay the idea that public service applies to all, not just a favored few.
--We cannot accept a system where a favored few can batten in extreme comfort while other toil. 極少數權貴人物過著養尊處優的生活，養得肥頭大耳，而大多數人卻在辛勞地工作，這樣的製度我們決不能接受。
--We believe that economic justice for all is essential to the existence of a democratic society. Favoritism toward the wealthiest has permitted them undue influence on public policy, to the detriment of everyone else. Taxation policies that are fair and equitable for all taxpayers, not just a favored few, are a keystone of economic justice.
148. discrepancy: difference between two things that should be the same
--There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
--The committee is reportedly unhappy about the discrepancy in numbers.
--People respond to the discrepancies between official and subcultural ethics in a number of ways.
--Discrepancy between overall intelligence or ability and specific scores on reading and spelling tests.
149. to run contrary to: to show the opposite
--It is difficult to ignore actions that run contrary to one's own value system.
--Before we begin discussing how to plan a successful retirement, we need to understand why we need to take our retirement into our own hands in the first place. This may seem like a trivial question, but you might be surprised to learn that key components of retirement planning run contrary to popular belief about the best way to save for the future. Further, proper implementation of those key components is essential in guaranteeing a financially secure retirement. This involves looking at eac possible source of retirement income.
150. censure: strong criticism or disapproval 責難, 責備，譴責
--His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.
--... or expose wrongdoing and risk censure
--Teachers risk censure on social networking sites.
--Speak out and risk censure. Given the various interpretations of god, there will always be someone who doesn’t like what you say. You are a minority if you dare to speak. If you cannot speak, you can still think. Yet if Lacan was right, deep unconscious drives influence language and, in turn, are influenced by what we say. Our thoughts are not our own, but only if we let them.
