经济学人下载:法国商业 由外到内

1.rise to 上升到

In 2008, global consumers squealed when chinese demand caused commodity prices to rise to record levels.
在2008年，当中国需求推动大宗商品价格升至历史高位时，全球消费者叫苦不迭。

Of course, china's rise to gdp second place is much more a function of size than success.
当然，中国gdp名次升至第二位更多的是由于规模效应，而不是成就的体现。

2.happen to 碰巧；赶巧

I happen to know of a few good ones!
我碰巧知道有那么几本不错的！

If you happen to have one at home then don't ignore it.
如果你家中碰巧有一个，那么别忽视它。

3.clutch of 一批，一群

A clutch of other concessions would also be looked at.
一批其他特许权也会如此。

The prime minister was there with a clutch of cabinet ministers.
首相和一群内阁部长都在那里。

4.seem to 似乎

But you don't seem to think so.
但你似乎不这么看。

The problem doesn't seem to be price.
价格似乎并不是问题所在。