DUO 3.0 SECTION 33 393-403
We tend to associate politicians with hypocrisy.
They are primarily concerned with exploiting us, not with enhancing our living standards.
The man once exerted a dominant influence on the conservative party, but now his power is diminishing.
The spokesperson refused to make any comment, saying, “It’s under investigation.”
The police say there’s someone pulling strings behind the scenes.
The executives entertained the bureaucrats at ryotei, or exclusive Japanese restaurants, hoping for something in return.
His secretary flatly denied leaking any confidential information.
No one dares to contradict his/her employer for fear of being fired.
He sacrificed his promising career to retain his dignity.
I might as well kill myself as reconcile myself to my fate.
He was about to commit suicide by swallowing poison when he thought better of it.