和谐英语

经济学人下载:3D电影举步维艰

2013-02-21来源:Economist

1.niche n.壁龛;适当的位置

This is a stupa niche from the Sui Dynasty.
你看这是隋代的塔龛。

2.franchise n.特许经销权;选举权

That fast food business have expanded through the sale of franchise.
该快餐店通过出售特许经销权而扩大了生意。

3.nominal a.名义上的;象征性的

He is only the nominal head of the country.
他只是那个国家名义上的元首。

4.dimension n. 尺寸; 次元; 容积

When a dimension's origin is in doubt use the datums specified.
当不能确定尺寸原点时,使用规定的基准。

5.rescue v.营救;援救

He dived from the bridge to rescue the drowning child.
他从桥上跳入水中去抢救那溺水儿童。