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2014-06-15来源:Economist
1.account for 导致,引起

Do women account for more of today's affairs?
如今女性在婚外情中所占比例是不是更大?

Philosophers had long wondered how to account for essences.
长期以来,哲学家们困惑于如何说明这些本质。

2.step away from 远离

But this does not mean that egypt's allies should step away from this really messy situation.
但这并不意味着埃及的盟友们应该远离这个尤为混乱的局面。

Step away from the desk and put your hands up.
离开那张桌子,把你的手放在头上。

3.compare with 与…相比;比得上, 可与…相比

Life isn't fair-don't compare with or be jealous of others.
生活并不是公平的不要比较也不要嫉妒别人。

Atheists have precious little to compare with this.
相比之下,无神论者的资源就少得可怜。

4.require to 要求

Drain piping may require to be protected against freezing.
泄水管要求有防冻保护措施。

These objects require to be quarantined on the spot.
这些物品需要进行现场检疫。