和谐英语

经济学人下载:俄罗斯和卢布 自己种下的恶果自己承受

2014-12-31来源:Economist

1.fail to 未能;不能

Many of Britain's beaches fail to meet minimum standards of cleanliness.
英国许多海滩连最起码的卫生标准都达不倒。

The various elements of the novel fail to cohere.
这部小说的各部分之间缺乏连贯性。

2.lead to 导致;引起

Politicians say it could lead to a dissolution of parliament.
政客们说这可能会导致议会解散。

The group proceeded with a march they knew would lead to bloodshed.
这个团体继续示威游行,他们知道这将导致流血事件的发生。

3.shoot down 击落;击毙

I'll shoot down this ship along with that brat!
我要把这条船连带那臭小子一起毙掉!

Why does Hou Yi have to shoot down 9 suns?
后羿为什么要射下九个太阳呢?

4.worry about 担心;担忧

You don't have to worry about me. I'm a good swimmer.
你不用担心我。我水性很好。

They no longer worry about the homogenization of culture.
他们不再担心文化的同质化。