经济学人下载:世界经济:特朗普别“撞车”(3)

1.be configured for 按特定形式装配
This plane is configured for our air force.
这架飞机是按我们空军作战要求装配的。
2.attribute to把…归因于
She attributes her great age to carefully planned diet.
她认为她的高寿是精心安排饮食的结果。
3.peter out 逐渐停息
The six-month strike seemed to be petering out.
持续了6个月的罢工似乎在逐渐停息。
4.at the wheel 开车
I know this from experience, having offered suggestions to my wife at the wheel.
我有过这方面的经验，当我的妻子在开车时我向她提建议。