经济学人下载:英国曼岛的保险业 (1)

1.compete with 与...竞争
We ask for a level playing field when we compete with foreign companies.
我们寻求一个能与外国公司公平竞争的环境。
2.on the subject of 关于；涉及
From now on Labour will be on the back foot on the subject of welfare.
今后工党在福利问题上将处于下风。
3.at risk 处于危险中
The crisis could well place the relationship at risk
这场危机可能会使这一关系有破裂的危险。
4.defer 推迟
The department deferred the decision for six months.
这个部门推迟了六个月才作决定。