英语访谈节目:日光与水的奇幻戏法

1.the equivalent of 相当于

Even the cheapest car costs the equivalent of 70 years 'salary for a government worker.
即使是最便宜的汽车，价格也相当于一个公务员70年的薪水。

2.due to 因为

The country's economic problems are largely due to the weakness of the recovery
该国的经济问题很大程度上是因为复苏乏力。

3.lead to 导致

I'm bound to say that it seems to me this is certain to lead to violence.
我不得不说，在我看来这肯定会引发暴力事件。

4.play host to 主办

Who will play host to the next Olympic games?
下一届奥运会的东道主是谁？

5.last for 持续

Victims are left with emotional problems that can last for life.
受害者心中留下了可能会持续一生的情感创伤