经济学人下载:沙特记者离奇失踪 疑遭王室杀手分尸(1)

1.de facto 实际上存在的
This might be interpreted as a de facto recognition of the republic's independence.
这也许可解释为对共和国独立存在的认可。
2.more one thing than another 与其说…，倒不如说…
He's more like a film star than a lifeguard, really.
与其说他像个救生员，倒不如说他像个影星，真的。
3.lock up 把…关入 (监狱、精神病院等)
Mr. Milner persuaded the federal prosecutors not to lock up his client.
米尔纳先生说服联邦检查官不要把他的当事人关起来。