A2. another set, pair of eyes / address / advantageous / arise

1. another set / pair of eyes
: another person to examine something closely in addition to anyone previously
: get another person to check sth or offer ideas

ex) I need another pair of eyes to look at my term paper because I always make a lot of spelling mistakes.
ex) I think we should get another pair of eyes on this ad campaign before we finalize it.
ex) It’s always useful to have a second pair of eyes to check what you’re doing.
ex) A : Should I go ahead and send them the proposal? 
      B : Why don't we ask Jan to proofread it first? It'd be helpful to get another set of eyes on it.
ex) Let me run that by Mike first. I want to get another set of eyes on it and make sure it's a good idea. 
ex) I asked him to come down because I need an objective set of eyes on this. 

 

2. address
: start trying to solve it
: to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem
: to try to deal with a problem or question

ex) Governments have been slow to address the problem of global warming.
ex) Environmental problems relating to the factory have yet to be addressed.
ex) Our redesign doesn't involve simply shifting boxes on an organizational chart. Our changes must address root problems that lead to inefficiency and frustrations.
ex) At our next meeting, we will address school safety.
ex) When individual countries violate it, the mechanisms to address those violations are weak. 
ex) Addressing the necessities of the moment must ultimately be coupled with a global collaborative vision and program. If we cannot do both in tandem, we will face the worst of each. 

 

3. advantageous
: giving advantages or helping to make you more successful
: helpful or favorable; giving an advantage to someone opposite

ex) A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries.
ex) This plan could be advantageous for people on low incomes.
ex) This contradicts the reading passage's claim that salvage logging is entirely advantageous.

 

4. arise
: (of a problem, opportunity, or situation) emerge, become apparent

ex) A new crisis has arisen.
ex) Children should be disciplined when the need arises.
ex) You'll learn how to deal with challenges that may arise before or during a performance.
ex) Where the law of a state characterizes an entity as an organ, no difficulty will arise.
ex) A threatened state can take military action as long as the threatened attack is imminent. The problem arises where the threat in question is not imminent but still claimed to be real: for example the acquisition of nuclear weapons-making capability.