和谐英语

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2013-05-20来源:Economist

1.productivity n.生产率;生产力

We should aim with efforts for higher productivity.
我们应该力争达到更高的生产率。
2.reluctant a.不情愿的;勉强的

They were very reluctant to help.
他们不大愿意帮忙。

3.recovery n.恢复;痊愈;复原

We are surprised by the rapidity of her recovery.
她恢复得那么快,我们都有些惊讶。

4.slump v.大幅度下跌;猛然瘫坐

Sales have slumped in the last month.
上月销售量骤降。

5.squeeze v.挤压;塞进;压榨

Kara squeezed the bottle, and the water rushed out.
卡拉挤压着那个瓶子,水一下子喷了出来。