C5. catalyst / (be) credited with A / cannot justify

#1.  catalyst                       (cf. cause)

: sth or sb that causes an important change or event to happen
: a catalyst can refer to anything that precipitates an event or change. It could be an incident, a person, a decision, or even an idea that triggers a significant change or action.
: In a business setting, "catalyst" is often used metaphorically to describe something that triggers significant change, growth, or development within the company or the market. 

 

ex) The high suicide rate acted as a catalyst for change in the prison system.

ex) An outside leader is often needed to serve as a catalyst for change.

ex) The fire was a catalyst for a complete safety review. 

ex) The tragic hijacking provided the catalyst for Congress's new anti-terrorist legislation.

ex) The launching of Sputnik by the Russians provided the catalyst for the creation of the modern American space program. 

ex) Implementing new technology served as a catalyst for increased productivity and efficiency within our teams.

ex) The economic recession, while challenging, was a catalyst for our company to streamline operations and focus on core competencies.

ex) Our recent rebranding has been a catalyst for attracting a broader customer base and opening up new market opportunities.

 

 

 

#2. (be) credited with A

: to say that someone is responsible for sth good. (A한 공을 인정받다. A를 이뤄내다.)

: The phrase "be credited with" means to acknowledge or recognize someone as being responsible for accomplishing or creating something, particularly something noteworthy or innovative. It implies giving recognition or attribution to a person for their contribution, invention, idea, or achievement.

 

ex) She is credited with making the business a success.

ex) Textbooks detailing the history of exploration invariably contain accounts of Marco Polo, the Venetian who is often credited with being the first European to explore the Orient.

ex) Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii.

ex) He is credited with inventing the first true helicopter.

ex) Harvey is credited with proving the circulatory system, but "rediscovered" may better suit his findings. 

ex) He is credited with Clinton's economic success.

ex) He is credited with playing a key role in the success of the environmental campaign.

      

 

 

#3.  cannot justify

: "Cannot justify" means being unable to provide a reasonable or acceptable explanation for something, especially in terms of its necessity, effectiveness, or value. In a business context, this phrase is often used when discussing decisions or actions that seem unreasonable, too costly, not beneficial enough, or not aligned with business goals or ethics.      

ex) We cannot justify the high costs of the new marketing campaign given our current budgetary constraints.

ex) After evaluating the return on investment, we cannot justify the purchase of the expensive new equipment.

ex) The company cannot justify doing business with suppliers who do not adhere to ethical labor practices.

 

: (물주구문으로 쓰면) A cannot justify B : A를 이유로 B 해서는 안 된다.

ex) National security can't justify limiting the freedom of religion.

ex) Political differences cannot justify denying a person a job.