经济学人下载:美国和中东 重返伊拉克

1.capable of 能够

Show your teacher what you are capable of.
向你的老师表现出你能干什么。

In the wake of developments in science and technology, man has become more capable of conquering nature.
随着科学技术的发展， 人们征服自然的能力也越来越强了。

2.combine with v.与...结合
The predator moving into the glade, is splashed by hard slashes of sunlight, which combine with its cammo pattern making it hard to see.
捕猎者进入林间空地，强烈的阳光斜斜地洒向它 阳光与它的保护图案结合起来 使它很难被看见。

Further, when considering environmental factors that may combine with genes, both experiences of the mother during pregnancy and of the child during early life may be relevant.
此外，还要考虑可能与基因结合相关的环境比如母亲在怀孕期间的经验和儿童在生命早期的环境。
3.need to 需要；需要做

You need to touch up the poem.
你需要给这首诗润色一下。

Do we need to discuss this question?
这个问题还用得着讨论吗?

4.make up 组成；补足

Her beauty can't make up for her stupidity.
她的美丽不能弥补她的愚蠢。

They'll do all they can to make up the economic losses.
他们要尽一切力量弥补这些经济损失。