2 Questions

[mir12480]

Dear all;

1.What does "threats of sanction " mean?

2. What's the best American handy english dictionary for students in upperintermediate level?(not sure my Q is correct or not)

Thanks in advance.

[Tdol]

1- It means that economic restirctions may be put in place,
2- It depends on how muchionaries, they want to spend, but Merriam Webster may be a good place to start. For online dictionaries, try www.onelook.com and www.dictionary.com. You can access many online dictionaries here.