经济学人下载:德国的大学 处于顶尖和一般之间

1.next to 旁边

Most pre-prepared weight loss products are next to useless.
大多数预制减肥产品几乎都没有什么功效。

Someone introduced us and I sat next to him.
有人给我们作了介绍，我挨着他坐下了。

2.move up 上移；向上移动

You can move up to work in films and the theatre.
你可以转行从事影视戏剧业。

Move up, John, and let the lady sit down.
约翰，挪一挪，让这位女士坐下。

3.by contrast 相比之下； 相形之下

The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend.
相比之下，私营部门就有很多钱可供开销。

Hungary, by contrast, reacted calmly to events in Yugoslavia.
相比之下,匈牙利对南斯拉夫发生的一系列事件反应平静。

4.amount to 总计；等于

If he goes on like this, he'll never amount to anything.
如果他一味这样下去, 他将一事无成。

Such aids amount to economic aggression.
这种援助其实是经济侵略。