经济学人下载:几内亚人的火星生活(2)

1.instalment 分期付款
The final instalment on the loan is due next week.
贷款的最后一期付款下个星期到期。
2.expansion 扩张
The company has abandoned plans for further expansion.
该公司已经放弃了进一步扩张的计划。
3.compensate for 补偿
Nothing can compensate for the loss of one's health.
失去健康是无法补偿的。
4.monitor 监控
Officials had not been allowed to monitor the voting.
官员们未曾获许监控选举。