经济学人下载:嘉信理财和德美利证券(1)

1.swift 迅速的
Our task is to challenge the UN to make a swift decision
我们的任务是敦促联合国快速做出决策。
2.rival竞争者
The world champion finished more than two seconds ahead of his nearest rival
世界冠军领先第二名2秒多钟到达终点。
3.relieve 减轻
Drugs can relieve much of the pain
药物能够大大地缓解病痛。
4.clout 影响力
Mr Sutherland may have the clout needed to push the two trading giants into a deal
萨瑟兰先生也许有能力促使两大贸易巨头达成协议。