티스토리 뷰
* break the deadlock : to bring to an end a stalemate, impasses or standstill
ex) The efforts of the United Nations have finally succeeded in breaking the deadlock between the warring countries. His late-game goal finally broke the deadlock and put his team in the lead.
*farcical: very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous
ex) the whole situation has become farcical.
There were farcical scenes at the meeting.
*indicative: being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:
ex) Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improving relationship between the countries.
*berate: to criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone.
ex) As he left the meeting he was berated by angry demonstrators.
*retify : (especially of goverments or organizations) to make an agreement official
ex) Many countries have now ratified the UN convention on the rigths of the child.