Rather than merely objecting emotionally, it was my intent to use expressions that objectively question the policy's validity toward our broad readership base. (N3 lesson 18)
Hmm, he is turning a blind eye to the reality that small-and-medium merchants are groaning under excessive freight burdens. Rather than an optimistic outlook, it should be viewed as deliberate rhetoric to defend his own vested interests. (N3 lesson 41)
No, with only an hour left until deadline, rather than waiting for manuscript revisions, we have no choice but to handle it adaptively on our end. (N3 lesson 68)
Show me. ...Ah, translating literally this reads as "harbor closure," but judging by context it means "quarantine port standby." Rather than mere anchorage, it is an official epidemic prevention procedure. (N3 lesson 82)
They seem to seek retraction out of fear of international friction. However, rather than an infringement of sovereignty, it is diplomatic pressure to shield their own corrupt smugglers! (N3 lesson 138)
I collated against official foreign diplomatic protocol books. Rather than a plenipotentiary ambassador with treaty ratification authority, we should assign translated terminology for a special envoy in charge of preliminary negotiations. (N3 lesson 59)
