经济学人下载:摇摇欲坠的经济(1)

1.sack 解雇
Earlier today the Prime Minister sacked 18 government officials for corruption...
今天早些时候，首相解除了 18 名涉嫌贪污腐败的政府官员的职务。
2.recover from 恢复
She returned to her family home to recover from an illness.
她回家养病来了。
3.in response to回应
The meeting was called in response to a request from Venezuela.
应委内瑞拉的要求召开了这次会议。
4.ceasefire 停火
They have agreed to a ceasefire after three years of conflict
经过3年的冲突，他们已经同意停火。