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经济学人下载:法律工作成功的代价

2014-03-21来源:Economist

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1.afford to 支付的起

They can't afford to buy their own yet.
他们目前还买不起自己的厂房。

The organization can afford to hire someone internally who will spur positive but minor changes.
从内部选择一位新总裁，通过较小幅度的调整就能为组织带来积极变化，这是IMF可以承受的。

2.striking trend 明显趋势

Is a striking trend in the current globalization process.
在全球化的进程中技术垄断成为一个明显的趋势。

This striking trend is yet another manifestation of the rise of china.
这一显著趋势仍然是中国崛起的另一体现。

3.aid to 帮助

Aid to greece was coupled with fierce budget cuts.
对希腊的援助导致德国进行了严重的预算裁减。

Why should others give aid to india?
那别人为什么还要援助印度呢？

4.lead to 导致,引起

Osteoporosis may also lead to tooth loss.
骨质疏松可能会导致牙齿脱落。

Salary differences between countries can lead to resentment.
不同国家间的薪酬差异会引起相互的敌视。