经济学人下载:树桩如何无限期存活(1)

1.deprive of 剥夺；失去
They are deprived of the ability to exercise the most rudimentary workers 'rights.
他们被剥夺了行使最基本的工人权利的资格。
2.possess of 拥有
He was possessed of great self-confidence.
他有很强的自信心。
3.fend for 照料；抚养
She had to fend for herself from the age of thirteen.
她从13岁起就得独立生活。
4.reach a maximum 达到顶点
Temperature will reach a maximum of40 ℃ here.
这儿的最高气温将达40摄氏度。