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2011-08-01来源:CNN
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词汇讲解:
1. loan n. 借出物; 借款
例句:The loan is interest free.
这贷款是无息的。
2. routine adj. 例行的; 常规的
例句:It's just a routine medical examination, nothing to get worried about.
这只是例行的体格检查, 没有什么可担心的。
3. solvent adj. 有偿付能力的
例句:They need the money to stay solvent.
他们需要这笔钱来保持偿付能力。
4. fund vt. 为…提供资金, 给…拨款
例句:The company is funding another scheme.
这个公司正为另一项计划拨款。
5. decade n. 十年, 十年间
例句:Prices have risen steadily during the past decade.
过去的十年间, 物价一直在上涨。
6. operate v. 营业,营运
例句:His company operates in several countries.
他的公司在几个国家有业务活动。
7. elderly adj. 上了年纪的, 中年以上的
例句:The elderly man is quite energetic.
这位上了年纪的老人仍精力充沛。
8. retired adj. 退休的;退职的;退后的
例句:A declining workforce has to provide for an increasing number of retired people.
逐渐减少的劳动人口须要供养越来越多的退休人员。
9. refund n.归还, 偿还额, 退款
例句:They demand a refund on unsatisfactory goods.
他们对不满意的货品要求退款。
10. illustrate vt. 给…加插图;说明, 阐明; 表明
例句:The company's bank statements illustrate its success.
这家公司的银行报表说明了它的成功。