Merkel was reluctant to be drawn into such a sensitive arena.

[Polyester]

Merkel was reluctant to be drawn into such a sensitive arena.

Why do the words "to be" use here?
Can I use single word "to" here?
:lol:

 

[bhaisahab]

No, you can't. It's correct as it is. Say 'Why are the words "to be" used here?'.

 

[Polyester]

What is the sentence mean?

 

[Rover_KE]

What [STRIKE]is[/STRIKE] does the sentence mean?

Where did you read the sentence?

You should always tell us the source of any text you quote.

 

[Tdol]

People wanted to draw her in, probably to express a view, and she was unwilling because of the sensitivity of whatever is being discussed.

 

[SoothingDave]

I don't think arenas are sensitive. It could be a sensitive area.

 

[Polyester]

The source is from below link,
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Contine...ords=the+lost+continent+europe's+darkest+hour

 

[GoesStation]

In this case, arena means "subject of public discourse". It's an appropriate word for the context.