经济学人下载: 咖啡杯内的风暴 (2)

1.lengthen延长
Vacations have lengthened and the work week has shortened.
假期延长了，工作周变短了。
2.take into account 考虑
Take into account your own strengths and weaknesses
考虑一下你自己的优缺点。
3.financial position 财务状况
Companies should be made to reveal more about their financial position
应该要求公司使其财务状况更为透明化。
4.ease off 缓和
Having a cup of coffee can ease off your pressure.
喝杯咖啡可以减轻你的压力。