2011-06-08 15:25
He who is a proponent is a supporter, in contrast to an opponent who is against the said agreement, or a certain movement or ideology.
2011-06-02 17:23
Hence figuratively speaking, when an economy such as China’s grows at a very rapid pace, anomalies abound due to lack of regulations and lax enforcements of them, corruption and so forth.
2011-05-26 10:21
A fleeting acquaintance, hence, is a relationship that doesn't last long. In other words, you've lost contact with someone before you get to know them well.