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经济学人下载:空调行业很酷的发明

2013-08-11来源:Economist

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1.innovation n.改革，创新；新观念

But the essential fuel is innovation.
但是必要的燃料是创新。

2.rival n.对手；竞争者

But it kept its big rival at bay.
但它抵御了竞争对手的攻击。

3.switch n.开关；转换，转换器

But will you want to make the switch?
但是，你是否想做这种转换呢？

4.fume n.烟气，烟雾；愤怒

Your harsh words put her in a fume.
你那些难听的话使她生气了。
5.conventional a.传统的；习用的，平常的

This year and next conventional bonuses will cease.
今年和明年我们会停发常规形式的奖金。