经济学人下载:哭泣的白手帕(2)

Failing to tackle the deficit would be throwing away an opportunity we haven't had for a generation...
如果不能成功解决赤字问题，我们将错过等了一代人才等来的机会。

2.rip off撕掉；坑骗

Suddenly he pulled off his mask. rip off violently and forcefully.
然后突然撕下了面具。猛烈而强有力地撕掉。

3.drag out拖延
The company was willing to drag out the proceedings for years.
公司愿意将诉讼拖上几年。

4.wash off洗掉
Rub down the door and wash off the dust before applying the varnish.
在上清漆前，要彻底打磨这扇门并把尘土清洗掉。