I5. In an effort to / Indicate / Inhibit

#1. In an effort to

: The phrase "in an effort to" means "in order to try to" or "with the goal of."
It is often used to describe actions taken with a specific objective in mind.

 

ex) The radicals spread several rumors in an effort to foment rebellion among the peasants. 

ex) He's jogging around the park every morning in an effort to get fit.

ex) The new system has been introduced in an effort to improve customer service. 

ex) In an effort to improve customer satisfaction, the company implemented a new feedback system.

ex) In an effort to ensure compliance with international regulations, the company enhanced its customs compliance training programs for staff.

 

 

#2. Indicate

: to show (something) ; to show that (something) exists or is true

: to show, point, or make clear in another way:

: The verb "indicate" means to show, point out, or suggest something. It is used to convey information or make something known, often through signals, signs, or data.

 

ex) Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. 

ex) Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. 

ex) The varying quality of each of the frescoes and the differing anatomical representations of the figures indicate that the painting was likely carried out by at least two different artists. 

ex) The sales figures indicate a steady growth in revenue over the past quarter.

ex) There is nothing in the 1955 Treaty to indicate that the boundary agreed was to be provisional or temporary; on the contrary it bears all the hallmarks of finality. 

ex) These results indicated that people do not blindly follow crowds, but rather rationally weigh the amount of disapproval they expect to face. 
ex) The customs regulation indicates that all imported goods must be accompanied by a detailed invoice and certificate of origin.

ex) The trade compliance guidelines indicate that businesses must adhere to specific labeling requirements for all exported products.

 

 

#3. Inhibit

: If sth inhibits an event or process, it prevents it or slows it down. 

: to take an action that makes something less likely to happen, or that discourages someone from doing something:

: The verb "inhibit" means to prevent, restrain, or hinder something from happening or progressing.

 

ex) A lack of oxygen may inhibit brain development in the unborn child. 

ex) Recording the meeting may inhibit people from expressing their real views.

ex) It could inhibit the poor from getting the medical care they need. 

ex) Is literacy promoted or inhibited by digital media?

ex) Failure to comply with customs regulations can inhibit the timely clearance of goods, leading to delays and increased costs.

ex) High taxes and strict regulations can inhibit the growth of small businesses.

ex) Trade barriers, such as tariffs and quotas, can inhibit international trade by making it more expensive and difficult for companies to export their products.

ex) Fear of failure can inhibit a person's willingness to take risks and try new things.