room service
=> in a hotel; a facilit that enables guests to order and be served food, drink, etc in their rooms
=> I ordered a sandwitch and coffee from room service.

confidential access number
=> secret number
=> May i have your confidential access number?

neutral
=> not taking sides in a quarrel or war, the disengaged position of an engine's gears.
=> The chairman remained netural in the argument among the company's directors.
=> Once in the washing area, put your car in neutral.

duchess
=> the wife or widow of a duke
=> The lady he introduced to me was a duchess.

criticism
=> fault-finding, reasoned analysis and assessment.
=> Despite the criticism, the staff continued to fight in support of their proposal.
=> Although their criticisms are valid, there is no clear sign that this miscouduct is a major problem.

reference letter
=> a recommendation letter
=> All applicants must submit two letters of reference from former emloyers.

dwindle
=> to shrink in size, number of intensity
=> Years of abundance have stimulated global demand at a time when non-OPEC suppliers are starting to dwindle.

certificate of deposit
=> a written acknowledgment from a bank for money deposited, indicating the percentage of interest to be paid for a specific period
=> How much are banks paying on 1-year certificates of deposit?

incumbent
=> the holder of an office or post. on the active list; in active service
=> In the latest poll, Mr. Grady is trailing the incumbent by the 14 points.
=> In elections, the incumbent always has the advantage over the challenger.


smoking gun
=> 결정적 증거
총구에서 연기가 나고 있는 총, 총알이 발사된 것이 틀림이 없다는 사실을 말해주는 거죠.
그래서 '벗어날 수 없는 상황'이 되는겁니다.
shot in the dark
=> 어림짐작
어두컴컴한데서 총을 쏘는데 제대로 맞출 수가 없을겁니다. 그래서 '어림짐작'이 되는거구요.


His family is well-off
Jane is rich
My uncle is wealthy

This hotel serves free breakfast to residents only.
The liver serves to process all the materials you bring into your body.

What qualification does he have for the job?
I'm very impressed with your qualifications.
The power to persuade is an important qualification.