和谐英语

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2017-09-29来源:Economist
1.in bad shape 走形;情形糟糕

例句:I just heard from the hospital that she's in bad shape.
我刚从医院得知,她已经病危了。

2.economic activity 经济活动

例句:The index is the government's chief gauge of future economic activity.
这一指数是政府判断未来经济活动的主要依据。

3.shut down 关闭

例句:The mill was finally shut down by state safety inspectors.
工厂终于遭国家安全检查员关闭了。

4.a set of 一系列的

例句:He gave me a set of beautiful china.
他送给我一套漂亮的瓷器。