学个词 – 1859. upswing
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…
学个词 – 1858. doable
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…
学个词 – 1857. fingerprint
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.…
学个词 – 1856. take jabs at
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…
学个词 – 1855. toss
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…
学个词 – 1854. approval
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…
学个词 – 1853. spell trouble
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…
学个词 – 1852. pros and cons
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…
学个词 – 1851. to the tune of
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…
学个词 – 1850. natural disaster
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…
学个词 – 1849. compile
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…
学个词 – 1848. informed
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…
学个词 – 1847. a flurry of
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…
学个词 – 1846. vacant
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…
学个词 – 1845. in a pinch
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…