terseness, conciseness

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

electrocution (accidental death or suicide by electric shock)

to be electrocuted

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

changing parts to alter performance

change parts or components

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

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

for the state impose control