经济学人下载:船只防污技术(1)

1.fuel consumption 耗油量
Stratospheric winds may also influence commercial air traffic as airliners fly higher to reduce the fuel consumption.
为了减少油耗，许多客机会上升高度，而平流层气流也会对客机造成影响。
2.considerable 相当大/多的
Aerial footage shows very considerable damage.
空中拍摄的视频显示，破坏程度相当严重。
3.emission 排放
Carbon emissions are at uNPRecedented levels.
目前的碳排放量已达到史无前例的水平。
4.probe 探测
They will probe deeply into the matter.
他们将深入调查这件事。