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The U.S. Government Sues Google | January 26, 2023
For years, critics have said that Google has exploited their power and thwarted any competition. They say Google has used anti-competitive
exclusionary and unlawful means to create a monopoly over digital advertising and that they`ve acquired their rivals through anti-competitive mergers.
exploit
偉業
An act or deed, especially a brilliant or heroic one.
feet
To make use of selfishly or unethically
thwart
妨害する
To prevent the occurrence, realization, or attainment of
monopoly 独占
anti-competitive
[ˈæntaɪ]
exclusionary
[ɪkˈskluʒəˌnɛri]
The eight states span both U.S. coasts that include California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia.
span
To extend across in space or time
And while lawmakers and regulators have express concerns about Google in the past they`ve failed to pass new legislation or regulations. The last antitrust complaint against Google was issued by the Trump administration in 2020.
So let`s hear now from CNN`s Anna Stewart based in the London bureau who has more on what we can expect from Google.
bureau
A government department or a subdivision of a department.
MERRICK GARLAND, U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL:
For 15 years, Google has pursued a course of anti-competitive conduct that has allowed it to halt the rise of rival technologies, manipulate auction mechanics to insulate itself from competition and force advertisers and publishers to use its tools.
insulate
孤立させる / 断熱するto isolate or detach
It goes on to say their flawed argument with slow innovation raise advertising fees and make it harder for thousands of small businesses and publishers to grow.
flawed
- having a blemish or flaw
But a visit to an armaments producer in mid-January, he commended workers for upping output three shifts a day, 24/7. He told them they`d be exempt from call up for military service in Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of military-aged men fled Russia last year fearing conscription.
flee fled fled 逃げる
More than 100,000 Russian servicemen already believe killed in Ukraine. It`s the most unpopular feature of Putin`s war so far. More recruitment may spur more resentment of him.
spur
To incite or stimulate:
resentment
anger, bitterness, or ill will
But at the rate he burns through soldiers on the front lines means that this dilemma is only going to get worse foreign.
dilemma
A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or unsatisfactory.
His second biggest issue would be paying to feed the war. International economic sanctions are beginning to bite. If they chew into Russian citizens` pockets, then Putin has a problem.
bite
To have a stinging effect.
chew into ?
The dangerous high-wire walk Putin is trying to pull off keep the value of the ruble up, keep people in jobs, it`s only going to get harder. A cold winter next year, impoverished Russians on the streets risks a revolt against the war and Putin himself and this will play into Putin`s long-range concerns, an election 2024.
impoverished
poverty-stricken
Deprived of richness or strength; limited or
> depleted
使い尽くす
Extremely tired; exhausted or worn out.
In 2021, he signed a law allowing him to remain leader until 2036, but he has built a house of cards.
house of cards
不安定な計画
houses of cards
A flimsy structure, arrangement, or situation that is in danger of collapsing or failing
> flimsy
もろい, 薄弱な
Lacking solidity or strength; easily damagedLight, thin, and insubstantial
Russian elections are neither free nor fair,
Putin has snuffed out dissent, locked up opposition leaders, taking control of all media but even that requires mafia-style playing of Russia`s power brokers against one another.
snuff something out
to extinguish something, such as a flame
dissent
異議を唱える
to differ in sentiment or opinion; disapproval; disagreement
<> consent 同意する
If he can`t make gains in Ukraine or worse starts racking up losses, his grip on Russia`s power game could weaken.
rack up
To acquire or accumulate a large number or amount of something.
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JIMENEZ: For today`s 10 out of 10 news, a story as old as time. The rivalry between cat and microwave? Yeah, well, we have an insane video to prove it.
as old as time
Extremely old.
So, I`m going to let CNN`s Jeanne Moos explain it from here with the details of this epic story.
epic
叙事詩
A series of events considered appropriate to an epic
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JEANNE MOOS, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): There was nothing micro about the epic battle waged by Bentley the cat against this microwave. He yanked it. He physically moved it. He would have certainly gotten into it if it weren`t for the child lock his owners put on it to keep him out.
yank
To pull with a quick, strong movement;
= jerk
BRITTANY SCHIESL, PET OWNER: His body language while doing it, it doesn`t seem like a cat.
MOOS: He`s got this physique. He`s got like a great body.