经济学人下载:勿忘历史(1)

1.pummel 连续猛击
He pummelled the pillow with his fists.
他用双拳不停地捶打枕头。
2.ignore 忽视
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it.
我提了个建议，但他们不予理会。
3.calamity 灾难
He described drugs as the greatest calamity of the age.
他称毒品是这个时代最大的祸害。
4.durability 耐久性
Airlines recommend hard-sided cases for durability.
航空公司推荐使用硬边箱，因其经久耐用。