和谐英语

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2013-12-05来源:Economist

1.apply to 适用于;运用;致力于

The same logic could well apply to the iphone.
同样的逻辑或许也完全适用于iphone。

These passwords apply to the entire workbook.
这些密码可应用于整个工作簿。

2.present with 目前的

You will know that I am present with you.
你会知道,此时我与你同在。

This confers a small number of multinationals 12 at present with exclusive global marketing rights within a designated product or service category.
这项计划授予为数不多的跨国公司目前是12家指定产品或服务类别的全球独家营销权。

3.possible to 可能的

It isn't possible to verify his allegations.
他的这些说法是不可能核实的。

It is still possible to eat tofu in long-established restaurants in kyoto.
现在你依然可以在京都历史悠久的餐馆里吃豆腐。

4.unlikely to 不可能

That looks unlikely to happen any time soon.
这看起来不太可能很快实现。

That seems unlikely to have much effect.
那似乎不可能有多大效果。