1. APPLIED ARTS AND FINE ARTS

There is no way around the fact that XXX must be ...

It would  not be too great an exaggeration to say that...

thus

You use thus to show that what you are about to mention is the result or consequence of something else that you have just mentioned.

 If you say that something is thus or happens thus you mean that it is, or happens, as you have just described or as you are just about to describe.

bound 

Bound is the past tense and past participle of bind.

If you say that something is bound to happen, you mean that you are sure it will happen, because it is a natural consequence of something that is already known or exists.

If you say that something is bound to happen or be true, you feel confident and certain of it, although you have no definite knowledge or evidence.
 
bound by: forced to do something by law, duty or a particular situation

be bound up in something: very busy with something; very interested or involved in something

pertain   

If one thing pertains to another, it relates, belongs, or applies to it. 

arbitrary 武斷的 專制的 
If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.

norm

Norms are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society.

If you say that a situation is the norm, you mean that it is usual and expected.

A norm is an official standard or level that organizations are expected to reach. 

sensitivity

If you are sensitive to other people's needs, problems, or feelings, you show understanding and awareness of them.

If you are sensitive about something, you are easily worried and offended when people talk about it.

A sensitive subject or issue needs to be dealt with carefully because it is likely to cause disagreement or make people angry or upset.

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discolor

rigid

Laws, rules, or systems that are rigid cannot be changed or varied, and are therefore considered to be rather severe.

If you disapprove of someone because you think they are not willing to change their way of thinking or behaving, you can describe them as rigid.

A rigid substance or object is stiff and does not bend, stretch, or twist easily. 
  

taut

Something that is taut is stretched very tight.

If a person or their body is taut, they are very lean with firm muscles.

If someone has a taut expression, they look very worried and tense.

intrude

If you say that someone is intruding into a particular place or situation, you mean that they are not wanted or welcome there.

If something intrudes on your mood or your life, it disturbs it or has an unwanted effect on it.

If someone intrudes into a place, they go there even though they are not allowed to be there.

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compromise

A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.

If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise.

If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles.

constant

You use constant to describe something that happens all the time or is always there.

If an amount or level is constant, it stays the same over a particular period of time.

A constant is a thing or value that always stays the same.

engage

If you engage in an activity, you do it or are actively involved with it.

If something engages you or your attention or interest, it keeps you interested in it and thinking about it.

If you engage someone in conversation, you have a conversation with them.