经济学人下载:2018年股票市场的喜与悲 (2)

1.decline 下降
Hourly output by workers declined 1.3% in the first quarter.
工人每小时的产量在第1季度下降了1.3%。
2.reach one's goal 实现某人目标
Wiser for his experience, he will doubtlessly reach his goal on the next occasion.
有了这次经历，登山者变得聪明了，下次定能实现目标。
3.apply to 适用于
Find out ahead of time what regulations apply to your situation.
提前搞清楚什么规章适用于你的情况。
4.permanent damage 永久损伤
Heavy drinking can cause permanent damage to the brain
酗酒能造成永久性大脑损伤。