Solving problem

1.Analyze a problem

Words:

. predicament: pri'dicement ( a difficult / unpleasant situation)

  Our club is in a financial predicament

. dilemma: di'l3me

  I am in a dilemma. I don't know what to do next.

. setback: s3t'baek ( a problem or difficulty which make situation worse )

  The team suffered setback when the best player injured.

. lease: li:s ( a legal agreement that allow you to do sth for a period, usually in return for rent )

The lease of this building nearly expire.

. obstacle: abstekl

A lack of qualification is a major obstacle to find a job.

. intense: in't3ns

- very strong

  intense cold / plain

- serious, and also have lots of action in a short period

  intense competition

. inflation: in'flafen ( a general rise in price of goods )

There is obvious inflation in China.

. cutback: cvtbaek ( a reduction of sth )

Due to general price increase, I'll think take a financial cutback as our last resort.

. cause sth to do

2.Finding a solution to a problem

Words:

. downside: disadvantage or less positive aspect

. upside

. keep sb posted

  If I have newest info, I'll keep everyone posted.

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3.Dealing with an employee's problem

. rapport: rae'port (friendly relationship with others)

. establish: i'staeblif

  You should establish a rapport with your partner.

. sympathy:sim'pe@i / sympathize: 'simpe,@aiz / sympathetic: simpe'@3tik ( a person who understand others and help others in need.

  You are such.a sympathetic person. Thanks for your help.

. extent: ex't3nd ( the length from reaching )

  To some extent, he is not a naughty boy.

. get-together ( party for team members )

. irritated: 'iriteitid ( sth annoy you continuously )

  I feel irritated about his noise.

4.Responsing to a competitor's challenge

. threat: thr3t

- a statement that you'll punish or harm them, especially when they don't cooperate with you

  He received a death threat from right wing group

- the possibility of danger or disaster

These ancient woodlands are under threat from a new road development.