经济学人下载:IPCC土地使用报告(1)

1.warning shot 鸣枪警告
It's a warning shot into an unpopulated area.
这只是对无人居住地区进行的警告攻击。
2.absorb 吸收
The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.
这个国家实在没有能力接纳这么多涌入的难民。
3.make way for 让路
He said he was prepared to make way for younger people in the party
他说他已准备好让位于党内的年轻一代。
4.soak up吸收
I was lying on my stomach soaking up the sun.
我正趴在那里晒着太阳。