compare with, draw a comparison

a prefecture in the 近畿 (Kinki) region of Japan facing the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea; its capital city is 神戸 (Kōbe, “Kobe”)

criticize

(informal) eating, grubbing up / (fishing) bite

stake, pile, post

a must-study, a must-learn; a required course.

consume, spend, use

silence; not speaking; not revealing information

remain silent, refuse to speak in response to questions

pertussis; whooping cough