和谐英语

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2013-12-06来源:Economist

1.be about to 将要,正打算;临到

Now he may be about to get a second chance.
而今,他可能将要获得第二个机会了。

Beijing may be about to face its own credit mobilier scandal.
中国政府也许即将面临它自己的credit mobilier丑闻。

2.due to 由于;因为

Much of the shift is due to economic growth.
这种变化的大部分都是由于经济的增长。

Police say it's due to better policing.
警察说这是因为加强了治安。

3.wary about 警惕

Mr zucker is wary about claiming that this will guarantee success.
谈及这能否保证成功时,朱克十分谨慎。

Mr guo was wary about policies which forced banks to dole out housing finance.
郭树清对迫使银行提供住房融资的政策表示警惕。

4.hope to 希望

Democrats hope to finish the draft in a week.
民主党人士希望在一周内完成该草案。

I really hope to find my prince charming soon.
我真希望能早点找到我的白马王子。