Short for 流行性感冒 (ryūkōsei kanbō, “influenza”).

to be electrocuted

electrocution (accidental death or suicide by electric shock)

cod liver oil (nutritional supplement, literally: "liver oil")

change parts or components

changing parts to alter performance

sinecure (a position that requires no work but still gives a payment) / non-essential work/duties; unimportant work

for the state impose control

control by the state in response to emergency, such as through censorship or the imposition of blackouts or brownouts / control of aircraft etc. in an airport

editorial supervision