和谐英语

经济学人下载:糟糕的假期

2013-03-15来源:Economist

1.merge v.合并

Our bank merged with theirs.
我们的银行与他们的合并了。

2.recession n. 衰退,衰退期

The recession bankrupt my father.
经济衰退使我的父亲破产了。

3.afford v. 给予,提供

Few could afford the luxury.
很少有人买得起这种奢侈品。

4.package n. 包,包裹

This package needs to be delivered to the shipping department.
这包裹必须被送达航运部。

5.exchange n. 交换,互换

An exchange of opinions is helpful.
相互交换意见是有益的。