Friday, June 26, 2015

0626 - Why is China's female prison population growing?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-33268611

// Words
1. Verdict = The decision of the jury after the trial of a case.
2. Wobbled= moved or rotated with an uneven or rocking motion or unsteadily from side to side.
3. Hinging=considering or making (something) dependent on something else
4. Lucrative= producing a profit; profitable
5. Greasing= oily, fatty
    greasing palm

6. Netting=acquiring, obtaining
7. Shackle=  A device, usually one of a pair connected to a chain, that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive.
8. Shackling= fastening or connecting  with a shackle.
9. Rife = very plentiful; abundant

10. flashy = dazzling, esp for a short time or in a superficial way
11. trafficking = Illegal or improper commercial activity: drug traffic on city streets.
12. take into account = Worth, standing, or importance
13. deemed = believe, consider


// Expressions
1.hanging down her back
2.soaring up