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Hi everybody,It is from a BBC article:http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/newsenglish/witn/2007/08/070822_high_rise_london.shtmlWhat is the meaning of 'protected view' here?The dome of St Paul's Cathedral still stands out above its neighbours - it's a protected view - but in the heart of the financial district, what Londoners call the City, there's a reach for the sky that will see 9 or 10 newhigh rise buildings shoot-up in the coming years, with a similar number again to supplement the existing towers of the downstream business development known as Docklands.What is the meaning of 'reach'? Maybe perspective? (also here)What is the meaning of 'downstream business' (also here)? I found this one but I can't understand it in its context:http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/downstream?q=downstreamThis article has a hard language unlike other BBC articles.There is a new one: 'loath them'Love them or loath them, there is confidence in buckets here and the new buildings symbolise it.Is it used normally? I can't find such a verb (i.e. 'loath').Thanks for your help in advance.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Hole One a New SeeWhat is the meaning of 'protected view' here?

The government prohibits other construction which would block people's view of the cathedral.

Hole One a New SeeWhat is the meaning of 'reach'?

Efforts to build taller and taller buildings.

Hole One a New SeeWhat is the meaning of 'downstream business

It is 'downstream development'. The developed area called 'Docklands' is down the river from the financial district (= closer to the mouth of the Thames River).

Hole One a New SeeIs it used normally? I can't find such a verb (i.e. 'loath').

Yes, 'loathe' means 'hate'. Whether people love or hate the new buildings, the buildings are still symbolizing economic confidence.

Hole One a New See · Answer

Thank you very much.

Is this "loath" typed wrongly in the article? (I miss the 'e' character from the end of the word)

Mister Micawber · Answer

There are two words, 'loathe' and 'loath'.  They have different meanings and are often both misused and misspelt by natives and learners alike.

Hole One a New See · Answer

Then it is an accidental misspelling (based on monolingual dictionary) in the article (and not a less frequent spelling of verb 'loathe').

Thank you very much

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