经济学人下载:美国贸易政策(1)

1.thwack 重击
I listened to the thwack of the metal balls.
我听着金属球相撞的声音。
2.in the name of以...的名义
Let me thank you in the name of us all.
让我代表我们全体感谢你。
3.recession衰退；不景气
The economy is in deep recession.
经济正处于严重的衰退之中。
4.sag 减弱
Their share of the vote sagged badly at the last election.
在上次选举中他们的得票数大幅下跌。