和谐英语

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2014-10-29来源:Economist

1.wind down 平静下来;放松一下

He had watched employees wind down the staircase in 1993, and he knew it took too long.
他在1993年观看雇员们从楼梯风旋而下的场面,他知道这太花时间了。

Our bodies like consistent patterns , so we should let them know that it's time to wind down.
我们的身体喜欢一致性,所以我们应该让他们知道是该松弛下来的时候了。

2.agree to 同意;接受

She doesn't agree to this arrangement.
她不赞同这个安排。

We regret for the loss you have suffered and agree to compensate you by
500.
我们对你方遭受的损失深表歉意,同意向你们赔偿500美圆。
3.such as 比如;诸如

Heroes such as Huang Jiguang will always live in the hearts of the people.
像黄继光这样的英雄人物, 将永远活在人民的心里。

But what if you have a lot of audio material to listen to, such as audio books or podcasts?
但是如果你有很多像有声书或播客这样的音频材料要听,那该怎么办呢?

4.tend to 趋向;注意;易于

The particles tend to unite.
粒子易于结合。

We all tend to like those similar to us.
我们都倾向于喜欢一些像我们的人。