经济学人下载:英国经济(1)

1.gloat 幸灾乐祸
Anti-abortionists are gloating over the court's decision
法庭的判决让反堕胎主义者非常得意。
2.die down逐渐消失
The controversy is unlikely to die down.
争议不大可能平息。
3.dent 削弱；减少
The lawyer's fees will make a dent in our finances.
律师费将耗去我们一部分资金。
4.startling令人吃惊的
Sometimes the results may be rather startling.
有时结果可能会令人吃惊。