the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
メディアまたはニュースメディア、社会的に影響力のある力と見なされるもの (media mata wa nyūsu media, shakaiteki ni eikyōryoku no aru chikara to minasareru mono)
"Many believe the fourth estate plays a vital role in democracy."
"多くの人々は、第四の力が民主主義において重要な役割を果たしていると信じています。" (ōku no hitobito wa, **daiyon no chikara** ga minshushugi ni oite jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite iru to shinjiteimasu.)
someone who will never be your friend
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
to dismiss or refuse something with a gesture or comment
to stop paying attention
to model the behavior you expect from others
a state of peace maintained by following laws
