经济学人下载:巴托比专栏: 休息一会(2)

1.reluctant 不情愿
Mr. Spero was reluctant to ask for help.
斯珀洛先生不愿意请求帮助。
2.bunk off 逃学；早退
It was a sunny day so they decided to bunk off school.
天气晴朗，于是他们决定逃学。
3.get a raise 加薪；涨工资
I never count on any opportunity to get a raise this year.
今年我不指望有任何加薪的机会了。
4.imminent 即将来临的
An announcement about his resignation is imminent.
马上就要宣布他的辞职。