经济学人下载:木质房屋更环保(1)

1.gobble up 狼吞虎咽地吃
There were dangerous beasts in the river that might gobble you up.
那条河里曾有危险的野兽，会把你吞吃掉。
2.by contrast 相比之下
The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend.
私营部门相比之下有很多钱可花。