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例句：In the end, the decision to scrap the project was unanimous.
      最后，大家一致决定放弃这一项目。

2.timescale n.时间表[尺度], 时标, 时间量程

3.collude vi.密谋,共谋

例句：She was charged on the supposition that she had colluded with her husband in the murders.
      她被指控涉嫌与丈夫合谋杀人。

4.mandate n.命令,指令,要求

5.serenity n.安详;宁静

例句：Her face had an expression of absolute serenity.
      她脸上带着极为平静的表情。

6.showdown n.摊牌, 一决胜负

例句：I’d like to avoid a showdown with my boss if I possibly can.
      我尽可能地避免同老板摊牌。

7.ration vt.限量供应; 配给供应

例句：We were rationed to two eggs a day.
      每天配给我们两个鸡蛋。

8.precarious adj.(情势)不稳的; 不确定的; 不保险的; 危险的

例句：He earned a precarious living as an artist.
      作为一个艺术家，他过得是朝不保夕的生活。

9.conspiracy n.阴谋, 密谋，策划

例句：The men were found guilty of conspiracy to murder.
      这些人被裁决犯有阴谋杀人罪。

10.persecution n.迫害或受迫害

例句：It is worthwhile to note that both suffered persecution.
      值得注意的是,双方都受到过迫害。