经济学人下载:第二十二条军规(1)

1.contempt 轻视；蔑视
I shall treat that suggestion with the contempt it deserves.
我对那项建议当然会不屑一顾。
2.reach a deal达成协议
But late last Friday, negotiators reached a deal.
但上周五晚些时候，谈判达成了协议。
3.curb 抑制；控制
He needs to learn to curb his temper.
他得学着控制自己的脾气。
4.surrender 投降；放弃
The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.
叛军被迫投降。