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2014-01-11来源:Economist

1.keen to 热衷于

I was keen to develop so-called masculine skills.
我热衷于开发所谓的男性的技能。

Western companies are keen to tap this growth.
西方药企热衷于培育这一增长。
2.set off 开始;引起;点燃

Nichols set off for his remote farmhouse in Connecticut.
尼科尔斯动身去他在康涅狄格州的偏僻农舍了。

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。

3.demand for 要求

The european economic crisis cut demand for solar cells.
欧洲经济危机削减对太阳能电池的需求。

Future demand for commercial real estate is rapidly outpacing supply.
未来对商业地产的需求将快速超过供应。

4.suppose to 认为

I suppose to go there on my honeymoon.
我本来想去那里度蜜月。

Would you suppose to meet the people on the boat.
你认为是那些在船上的人吗?