Daily Vocabulary(2006/05/07)

2086.embrace(受け入れる、採用する）
In his message to the world, he announced that he would be embracing a new world order.
2087.in a bid to(～することを目指して ）
The government has unveiled plans to reduce tax dramatically in a bid to bolster the economy.
2088.obesity(肥満)
Obesity, a growing epidemic in mature societies, is an excess of body fat that often results in significant impairment of health.
2089.shipment(発送、輸送）
How long does it take for shipment?
2090.withstand(～に抵抗する、逆らう、耐える、持ちこたえる）
The roof could withstand any form of moisture.

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