经济学人下载: 巴托比专栏: 英国熟练技工移民窘境 (2)

1.gauge 判定
His mood can be gauged by his reaction to the most trivial of incidents.
他的情绪可以通过他对最琐碎的小事的反应来判定。
2.appeal 吸引
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal .
披头士乐队的感染力经久不衰。
3.opt to 选择
Our students can also opt to stay in residence.
我们的学生也可以选择住校。
4.hospitality 殷勤好客
We will always remember his generous hospitality
我们将永远记得他的慷慨好客。