经济学人下载:中美芯片战(2)

1.startle someone 使受惊
The telephone startled him.
电话声吓了他一跳。
2.foot-dragging 故意拖延
He accused the company of "shameful foot-dragging."
他指责该公司犯有“可耻的故意拖延行为”。
3.be destined to 注定
Any economic strategy based on a weak dollar is destined to fail.
任何基于疲软的美元之上的经济策略都注定会失败。