和谐英语

经济学人下载:替代医疗 往好处想

2013-04-24来源:Economist

1.alternative a.两者择一的;供选择的

We have the alternative plans of having a picnic or taking a boat trip.
我们在去野餐或者去乘船旅游两个计划中只能选一。
2.placebo n.安慰剂;安慰话

The placebo has been found to work with a lot of different cases.
人们已发现安慰剂能在很多不同的病例中发挥作用。

3.complementary a.补充的;互补的

His personality is complementary to hers.
他的个性与她的相反相成。

4.rigorous a.严格的;严厉的

The planes have to undergo rigorous safety checks.
这些飞机得接受非常严格的安全检查。

5.crystal n.水晶;结晶体

I lost my crystal necklace at the party.
我在晚会上丢失了水晶项链。