经济学人下载:巴托比专栏:女性的一小步(2)

1.average平均为
We averaged 42 miles per hour.
我们平均时速为42英里。
2.sexual harassment 性骚扰
Sexual harassment of women workers by their bosses is believed to be widespread.
女员工受其上司性骚扰的情况被认为是广泛存在的。
3.deep-rooted 根深蒂固的
The country's political divisions are deep-seated.
这个国家的政治分歧根深蒂固。
4.fall back on 求助于
He has her support to fall back on when the going gets tough
他在进展困难的时候可以求助于她。