经济学人下载:害虫防治:弦理论(1)

1.depredation 破坏
Much of the region's environmental depredation is a result of poor planning.
这个地区的环境破坏大都是规划不周的结果。
2.keep under control 控制
He can keep matters under control by silencing the demonstrators and others who think like them
他可以通过压制示威者和与他们观点相同的人来控制住事态。
3.be adept at 擅长
He's usually very adept at keeping his private life out of the media
他通常很善于使自己的私生活避开媒体的关注。
4.keep at bay 牵制
I had to keep him at bay.
我不得不让他绝望了。