经济学人下载:政府秘密贷款(2)

1.insist 坚持
I didn't really want to go but he insisted.
我并不真的想去，但他硬要我去。
2.benefit from 得益于
Customers are to benefit from a rebate on their electricity bills.
顾客将从他们的电费退费中得到实惠。
3.be reluctant to 不愿
She's reluctant to take all the credit.
她不愿接受所有荣誉。
4.distress 危难
He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.
他担心船可能会遇险。