和谐英语

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2016-10-10来源:Economist
1.On the face of it 乍一看;表面看来

例句:On the face of it, their marriage seems an improbable alliance.
表面上看,他们的婚姻似乎是个荒谬的结合。 

2.market-research 市场调研

例句:And utilities around the world lose between 25% and 50% of treated water to leaks, according to Lux Research, a market-research firm.
根据勒克斯市场研究公司的研究,由于渗漏,全世界的公用事业机构浪费了25%到50%的净化水

3.as a result of 因此;由于

例句:Her hair started falling out as a result of radiation treatment.
由于放疗,她开始掉头发。

4.on site 现场;就地

例句:It is cheaper to have extra building work done when the builder is on site.
建筑工在现场干活时,让他额外做工的话工钱会便宜一些。