和谐英语

经济学人下载:创伤后精神紧张性障碍

2013-12-27来源:Economist

1.suffer from 折磨;因…而受罚

A smaller number suffer from other sleep-disordered breathing.
患有其它睡眠呼吸紊乱的比例更小。

All three panelists suffer from mental illnesses themselves.
这三个小组成员本身就患有精神疾病。

2.set off 开始;引起

The President's envoy set off on another diplomatic trip...
总统的使节开始了又一次外交之旅。

I set off, full of optimism.
我无比乐观地出发了。

3.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。

4.respond to 顺从, 服从;响应

A spokesman didn't respond to requests for comment.
该公司一位发言人没有回应记者的置评请求。

Government officials did not respond to requests for comment.
缅甸政府官员没有回应记者的置评要求。