和谐英语

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2014-11-27来源:Economist

1.be able to 能够;能;会

Chantal was lucky to be able to salvage her career.
尚塔尔能保住她的事业算是走了运。

He conjectured that some individuals may be able to detect major calamities.
他猜测说有些人也许能够察觉重大灾难。

2.enough to 足以;足够

McGregor's effort was enough to edge Johnson out of the top spot.
麦格雷戈奋力一搏,成功地将约翰逊从第一的位置上挤了下来。

It's enough to make you wet yourself, if you'll pardon the expression.
这足以吓得你尿裤子了,请原谅我这么说。

3.make up 组成;补足

She put in some clothes, odds and ends, and make-up.
她将一些衣服、化妆品和零碎物品放了进去。

Make up your mind, you can't have it both ways.
你决定吧,反正鱼与熊掌不可兼得。