Month: February 2022

今天我们要学的词是 upswing. Upswing 意思是上扬。美国政府新录用的联邦雇员人数近年来一直在下降，与此同时，The number of employees who left federal service, including those entering retirement, has been on an upswing since 2009. 2009年以来包括退休在内的离开联邦政府的人数却在上涨。对投资商的最新调查发现， Fifty-nine percent said the Japanese economy is…

今天我们要学的词是 doable. Doable 形容词，意思是可行的。According to U.S. officials, Russia’s plan to dismantle Syria’s chemical arsenal is “doable but difficult.” 美国官员说，销毁叙利亚的化学武器可以做，但是难度很大。Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said that a meeting with Israeli Prime…

今天我们要学的词是 fingerprint. Fingerprint 是指纹的意思。The most noticeable new feature of the new iPhone 5S is its Touch ID, a fingerprint censor. 苹果5S最大的新功能是指纹识别。Apple says Touch ID can support up to five fingerprints.…

今天我们要学的词是 take jabs at. To take jabs at 是攻击，抨击的意思。Competitors took jabs at the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C after Apple unveiled their newest smart phones. 苹果公司公布新款手机苹果5S和5C后，立刻遭到了竞争对手的攻击。Russian President Vladimir Putin took…

今天我们要学的词是 toss. Toss 动词，是丢掉，扔掉的意思。Defense lawyers wanted the defendant’s confession to be tossed out of court. 辩护律师希望法庭不考虑被告的认罪书。The fans were tossed out of the stadium for fighting. 这些球迷因为打架被驱逐出球场。A family was tossed out…

今天我们要学的词是 approval. Approval 意思是同意，批准。President Obama stated that he has the right to order a military strike against Syria without Congressional approval. 美国总统奥巴马说，他有权下令对叙利亚发动军事打击，不需要得到国会批准。与此同时，Russian President Putin warned the U.S. against attacking Syria…

今天我们要学的词是 spell trouble. To spell trouble 意思是带来麻烦。两轮援助过后，希腊目前仍然缺少资金。有分析文章说，Greek’s shortfall of cash could spell trouble for the Euro Zone. 希腊资金短缺，可能会给欧元区带来麻烦。在军事打击叙利亚的问题上，法国这次是美国最坚定的同盟。不过，Obama’s decision to seek Congressional approval could spell trouble for tough-talking France. 美国总统奥巴马要争取国会批准的决定，可能会让措辞严厉的法国陷入麻烦的境地。好的，今天我们学习的词是…

今天我们要学的词是 pros and cons. Pros and cons 正反两面的论点，利与弊。由于学校宿舍短缺，美国的两人宿舍现在有时要住三个学生。Most students report that there are pros and cons to living in a three-person dorm. 住过三人宿舍的学生都说，宿舍人多有利有弊。The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to authorize…

今天我们要学的词是 to the tune of. To the tune of 有总计的意思。近年来，美国很多州石油和天然气产量出现增长。最新数字显示，Higher energy production in the states is boosting people’s energy bottom line to the tune of $1200 per household per month.…

今天我们要学的词是 natural disaster. Natural disaster 自然灾害。最新研究显示，Three of the top 10 cities in the U.S. least likely to be destroyed by a natural disaster are located in Ohio. 美国最不容易受到自然灾害破坏的十个城市里，有三个城市在俄亥俄州。The massive thunderstorm…

今天我们要学的词是 compile. Compile 动词，意思是汇编。有报道说，The National Rifle Association has compiled a database of tens of millions of current, former, and prospective gun owners. 美国全国步枪协会汇编了一个数据库，里面包括数千万现在和曾经购买过枪支的人，或是今后有可能会购买枪支的人。Alabama state officials will compile a new “failing…

今天我们要学的词是 informed. Informed 形容词，意思是知情的。More and more restaurants are listing calories next to items on their menus to help customers make informed decisions. 越来越多的餐馆开始在菜单上注明每道菜的卡路里热量，帮助顾客在知情的情况下，做出明智的决定。Consumer Reports rated almost 2,500 hospitals for common…

今天我们要学的词是 a flurry of. A flurry of 意思是一阵，一般是指急促发生的事情。The U.S. held a flurry of diplomatic talks amid international concerns over Syria’s alleged chemical weapons attacks. 国际社会对叙利亚可能使用化学武器发动袭击倍感焦虑，美国为此举行了旋风式的一系列外交会谈。A flurry of new regulations are…

今天我们要学的词是 vacant. Vacant 意思是空闲的，空缺的。印第安纳州的城市加里因为工业衰退人口流失，出现大量被遗弃的房屋。The city is offering to sell residents vacant houses for $1 if they meet certain requirements. 加里市的居民，如果符合特定条件，只要花一美元，就可以买下一栋被遗弃的房产。为了缓解州立监狱人满为患的局面，California’s Governor proposed to send thousands of inmates to private prisons…

今天我们要学的词是 in a pinch. In a pinch 意思是在必要的时候可以做为替补之用。感冒是学生缺课的主要原因，新学年开始之际，医生建议孩子们在学校要注意多洗手，如果条件不允许的话，Hand sanitizer works in a pinch. 免水洗手液也可以做为替代品。咖啡提神谁都知道，不过，A cup of coffee should only be used in a pinch, rather than as a substitute for…