经济学人下载:压力之下(1)

1.anticipation 预料；预期
He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited.
他预料来的客人会比邀请的多，就多买了食物。
2.fade 逐渐消失
Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to be fading away.
达成协议的希望看来已逐渐渺茫。
3.financial crisis金融危机
If this is not stopped, the financial crisis will deepen
如果不对其加以阻止，财政危机将会加剧。
4.buoyant 上涨的
a buoyant demand for homes
越来越大的住房需求