Tiêu đề 30. WAR AND PEACE.pdf ✅

WAR & PEACE A victory achieved at such a devastating cost that it is essentially a defeat. • Example: "The general's victory at the Battle of Xanthe was a Pyrrhic one, as his forces suffered such heavy casualties that they were no longer capable of effectively pursuing the war." PYRRHIC VICTORY /ˈpɪr.ɪk/ SWORD OF DAMOCLES /ˈDÆM.Ə.KLIːZ/ An imminent threat or danger hanging precariously over someone. • Example: "The constant threat of nuclear war hung over the world like a Sword of Damocles during the Cold War." TO WAGE WAR To engage in or carry out a war or armed conflict. • Example: "The two nations waged war against each other for decades, causing immense suffering and destruction." To be the first to criticize or condemn someone, often implying hypocrisy. • Example: "Before we condemn the protesters for their actions, we should examine our own contributions to the social injustices that fueled their anger. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." TO CAST THE FIRST STONE To make peace or end a conflict, often after a period of hostility. • Example: "After years of bitter rivalry, the two companies finally decided to bury the hatchet and collaborate on a joint venture." TO BURY THE HATCHET To convert weapons of war into tools for peaceful purposes, symbolizing an era of peace and prosperity. (Biblical origin) • Example: "The end of the Cold War provided an opportunity to beat swords into plowshares and invest in global development and cooperation." TO BEAT SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES To engage in or participate in a war or armed conflict. • Example: "The country was reluctant to go to war, but ultimately felt compelled to defend its allies." TO GO TO WAR A prolonged conflict is characterized by the enemy's gradual weakening or wearing down. • Example: "The trench warfare of World War I became a brutal war of attrition, with both sides suffering immense casualties for minimal territorial gains." A WAR OF ATTRITION To formally announce the commencement of hostilities against an enemy. • Example: "The nation declared war on its neighbor after a series of escalating border skirmishes." TO DECLARE WAR A gesture or action intended to appease or reconcile with someone. Example: "The company offered a significant pay raise to its employees as a peace offering after a contentious labor dispute." PEACE OFFERING