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2014-12-25来源:BBC
词汇讲解:

1.secure vt. 保护,(使)获得;使安全

He was indefatigable in his efforts to secure funding for new projects.
他不知疲倦地努力为新项目寻求资金。

2.dismiss vt.驳回

I would certainly dismiss any allegations of impropriety by the Labour Party.
对于工党指责我行为不正当,我当然不会理会。

3.moratorium n.(行动,活动等的)暂停,暂禁

The House voted to impose a one-year moratorium on nuclear testing.
众议院投票表决将核试验暂停一年。

4.loophole n. 漏洞

It is estimated that 60,000 shops open every Sunday and trade by exploiting some loophole in the law to avoid prosecution.
据估计,每逢周日开门营业的店铺有6万家,通过钻法律漏洞躲避检控。

5.reverse vt.& vi.[法]撤消,推翻

They have made it clear they will not reverse the decision to increase prices...
他们已经明确表示不会更改提价的决定。

6.sack vt. 解雇

Other industries have had to sack managers to reduce administrative costs.
其他行业只得精简管理人员以减少行政开支。