DIFFICULTY
A. ADJ + N COLLOCATIONS
Life seems to have been a constant struggle for her ever since she left home
When the electricity went off everyone was rushing about in a state of confusion
Losing the job she loved so much was a severe blow for Anna. She took it very badly.
Our plane was cancelled because of adverse weather conditions
Unfortunately, after the widespread flooding came widespread looting of the properties that had been abandoned. Meanwhile, many families remained in grave danger as the flood waters showed little sign of abating
If you continue to smoke there is a high risk of your developing a number of serious diseases
Jasmine's birthday party was a complete disaster. She decided to invite all of her own and her sister' ex-boyfriends - with catastrophic results
B. V + N COLLOCATIONS
- face a problem
- address a problem
- tackle a problem
- pose a threat
- carry a risk
=> Most things we do in life carry some degree of risk
- Minimise a risk
- relish a challenge
- hinder progress
- spot an error
- encounter difficulties
- overcome hurdles
=> Ex:
There are still a few technical hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public.
Getting planning permission for the building was only the first hurdle.
She overcame many hurdles to get to where she is today.
- respond to an emergency
- disaster strike
=> Disasters struck the province last June, when torrential rains caused mudslides in many areas
From "English Collocations in Use - Advanced" by Cambridge University Press.
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