经济学人下载:奥夫拉多尔当选墨西哥总统是福是祸?(3)

1.contempt for 蔑视
He has contempt for those beyond his immediate family circle.
他对自己直系亲属以外的人都心怀蔑视。
2.self-sufficient 自给自足的
This enabled the country to become self-sufficient in sugar.
这使得该国在食糖方面变得自给自足了。
3.subject to 使遭受
The man had subjected her to four years of beatings and abuse.
那个男人使她遭受了4年殴打和辱骂。
4.stand up (主张、证据等) 经得起检验
He made wild accusations that did not stand up.
他作出了经不起检验的无端的指控。