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经济学人下载:共和党回应 乔尼戳巴里脊梁骨

2015-01-28来源:Economist

1.response to 回应

The agency was heavily criticised for its tardy response to the hurricane.
该机构因对飓风反应迟缓,受到严厉批评。

His response to attacks on his work was chiefly bewilderment.
听到别人对自己工作的指责,他的反应主要是困惑。

2.urge to 怂恿;强烈欲望

He had an urge to open a shop of his own.
他很想自己开一家店。

Once inside her apartment she felt an urge to brush her teeth.
一回到自己的公寓,她就有一种想要刷牙的冲动。

3.likely to 倾向于;可能要

The fires are likely to permanently deforest the land.
这些火灾很可能会彻底毁掉这片土地上的森林。

These feelings are likely to make people attempt to overthrow the system.
这些情绪有可能促使人们想要推翻现行的体制。