经济学人下载:英国经济(2)

1.elevate 提升；升高
Smoking often elevates blood pressure.
抽烟常常使血压升高。
2.stall暂缓
The Social Democratic Party has vowed to try to stall the bill until the current session ends.
社会民主党誓言要将该议案拖到本次议会会议结束之后。
3.adjust to 调整以适应
She needed time to adjust to Clive's declaration.
她需要时间来适应克莱夫的表白。
4.cater to迎合
We cater to all needs.
我们迎合所有需要。