英语作文常用短语 Flashcards

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爱岗敬业

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cherish posts and devote wholeheartedly to work

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保持国民经济发展的良好势头

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maintain a good momentum of growth in the national economy

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保持国有股

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keep the State-held shares

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保证下岗职工的基本生活

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guarantee the basic needs of laid-off workers

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被指控接受贿赂

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be accused of accepting bribes

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采取不同的办法

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adopt various methods

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采取反垄断措施

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take anti-monopoly measures

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承担风险

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bear (take) risk

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筹集足够的资金

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raise enough funds (capital, proceeds)

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创收外汇

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earn foreign exchange (currency)

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刺激国内经济需求

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spur domestic demand

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刺激国内需求

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stimulate domestic demand

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从粗放经济转变为集约经济

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shift from extensive economy to intensive economy

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从国外引进先进技术和管理经验

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introduce from abroad the advanced technology and management expertise

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促进地区间的合作

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promote regional cooperation

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促进改革

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promote reform

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促进全球经济一体化

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foster integration with the global economy

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打黑

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crack down on evil forces activity/organized crimes

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打假

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take strong measures against fake and shoddy products (crack down on counterfeit goods)

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打破垄断

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break the monopoly

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对…提出控告 (投诉)

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lodge complaints against…

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对…造成 (构成)威胁

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form (pose) a threat to…

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夺回失去的市场

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take back lost market

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发挥自身优势

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give full play to one’s advantages

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防范和化解金融风险
take precautions against and reduce financial risks
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改善投资环境
improve the environment for investment
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赶超先进
surpass the advanced
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给…带来积极影响
bring a more positive impact on…
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根据市场作出调整
gear ourselves to the market orientation
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公证财产
notarize the properties
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和…达成 (签订)协议
reach (sign) an agreement with
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和…进一步合作
further cooperation with
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和…有合作关系
have cooperative ties with
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活跃市场
enliven the market
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集中精力把经济建设搞上去
go all out for economic development
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计算出准确的工资水平
figure out an exact salary level
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加快经济发展和结构调整
speed up economic development and restructuring
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加快竞争步伐
accelerate the competition
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加快努力
speed up efforts
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加强风险防范
prepare oneself against possible risks
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加强管理
reinforce the management
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减缓通货紧缩的压力
ease the seriousness of deflation
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减轻…的负担
reduce (lighten) the burden of (on)
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减员增效
downsize for efficiency; cut payroll to improve efficiency
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剪彩
cut the ribbon
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解除劳动关系
sever labor relation
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解放生产力
emancipate the productive forces (free the productivity)
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精简机构
streamline government organs
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竟争上岗
compete for the post
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举报非法行为
disclose any illegal activities
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开辟更多渠道
open more channels
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开发 (青睐)中国市场
tap (favor) the Chinese market
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开拓市场
exploit markets
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控制通货膨胀
control inflation (keep inflation under control)
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扩大贫富差距
widen the gap between the rich and the poor
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扩大消费市场
expand consumption market
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留职停薪
retain the job but suspend the salary
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面对可能的压力和竞争
face possible pressure and competition
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牟取暴利
seek excessive profits
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平衡经济 (的发展)
balance economy
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取缔非法收入
ban unlawful incomes (illegal earnings)
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让…处于同一起跑线
put… on the same platform and at the same starting point
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让位于竞争需要
give way to the need for competition
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申请专利
apply for a patent
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实现目标
realize the goal   
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适应…的发展
adapt oneself to the development of   
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损失惨重
suffer great losses   
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缩小不平衡状态
decrease the imbalance   
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缩小…间的距离
narrow the gap between   
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提高公务员工资
raise the salaries of civil servants   
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提高管理水平
raise the management level   
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提高居民生活
improve residents’ standard of living   
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调整产业结构
adjust the industrial structure   
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推广科研成果
turn laboratory achievements into commercial (mass) production (commercialize laboratory achievements)   
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退还大量钱款
give back an amount of money  
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 脱贫致富
cast (shake, throw) off poverty and set out on a road to prosperity   
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完善服务
perfect services   
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为…带来多种经济和社会效益
 bring multiple economic and social benefits to…   
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为…提供巨大商机
present huge business opportunities   
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吸收游资
absorb idle fund   
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吸引外商投资
attract foreign investment   
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下海
plunge into the commercial sea   
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陷入困境
land oneself in deep trouble   
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向…投资巨额资金
invest huge amounts of money into   
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消灭假冒伪劣产品
wipe out fake products   
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以经济建设为中心
focus on the central task of economic construction   
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以质量求生存、求发展、求效益
strive for survival, development and efficiency on the basis of quality
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优胜劣汰
select the superior and eliminate the inferior
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优先发展公共运输
give priority to the development of public transportation
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社交往来
social ties
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把…捐给慈善机构
donate …to charities
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把…看成社会公敌
look upon … as a threat to society
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把…列为基本国策
list…..as fundamental national policies
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把…作为指导
take… as the guide
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把理论和实际结合起来
integrate theory with practice …
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把握大局
grasp the overall situation
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摆脱贫穷落后
get rid of poverty and backwardness
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保护妇女权利不受侵犯
guarantee (protect) women’s rights against infringement
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采取各种措施
adopt various measures
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参政、议政
participate in the management of State affairs
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充满信心和力量
be filled with confidence and strength
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打破僵局
break the deadlock
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打破禁区
break off a forbidden zone
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得出结论
draw ( arrive at, come to reach ) a conclusion
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锻造一支人民军队
forge a people’s army
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对…具有深远的影响
have a far-reaching impact on
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对…做出重要(巨大)贡献
make important (great, major )contributions to
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反对各种形式的恐怖主义
be opposed to all forms of terrorism
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反腐倡廉
combat corruption and build a clean government
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高举伟大旗帜
hold high the great banner
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给…带来机遇和挑战
present (bring) both opportunities and challenges to
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根除 (防止,消除)***
root out (prevent, eliminate) corruption
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观察当今世界
observe the present-day world
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缓和紧张状况
ease the tension
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回顾奋斗历程
review the course of struggle
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加快改革步伐
accelerate the speed of reform
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加强舆论监督
ensure that the correct orientation is maintained in public opinion
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坚持改革开放政策
adhere to the reform and open policy
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坚持统一,反对分裂,增加
persist in reunification, oppose separation, increase
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了解,化解歧见
understanding and iron out differences
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减轻农民负担
alleviate farmer’s burden
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解放思想
emancipate our minds
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解决温饱问题
solve the problem of food and clothing
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解决新问题
resolve new problems
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进入世界先进行列
edge into the advanced ranks in the world
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进入新时期
enter a new period
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进行和谈
hold peace talks
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进行战略性调整
make strategic readjustment
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就…接受妥协
accept a compromise on
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开发西部
remake the west
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开始生效
go into effect (enter into force)
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开拓前进
open up new ways forward
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科教兴国
rejuvenate our country through science and education
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理顺关系
rationalize the relationship
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履行权利和义务
perform the responsibilities and obligations
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迈出重要的一步
make an important step
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热爱和平
love peace
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深化改革
deepen the reform
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审时度势
size up the situation
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实现发展繁荣
bring about development and prosperity
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实现民族独立
realize national independence
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实现夙愿
fulfill the long-cherished wishes
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实现小康目标
achieve the goal of ensuring our people a relative comfortable life
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实现中华民族伟大复兴
bring about a great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation
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实行新政策
practice new policies
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受到全世界广泛关注
attract extensive attention worldwide
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缩小差别
bridge (narrow) the gap
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完成中华民族的振兴大业
implement the revitalization of our nation
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维护世界和平
maintain world peace
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吸收各国文明的先进成果
absorb what is advanced in other civilizations
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下放权力给
delegate the management of ... (to ...)
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响应号召
respond to the call
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修改法律
amend the laws
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宣布…召开
announce the opening of
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徇私枉法
bend the law for the benefit of relatives or friends
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依法治国
govern the country according to law
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引起全国的关注
arouse the concern of the whole nation
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引起全世界广泛关注
attract extensive attention worldwide
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赢得一个又一个胜利
win one victory after another
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在…中起(至关)重要作用
play a major (crucial, an important ) role in
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增强凝聚力
enhance the rally power
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增强综合国力和国际竞争
enhance comprehensive (overall) national strength and international competitiveness
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展望伟大征程
look into the great journey
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展现生机和活力
display one’s vigor and vitality
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战胜无数的困难
overcome numerous difficulties
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振兴西部
revive the west
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振兴中华民族
rejuvenate (revitalize) our nation
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政企不分
mix up the functions of the government and enterprises
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政企分开
separate government functions from enterprise management
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政务公开
make government affairs public
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主张各国政府采取行动
urge governments of all countries to take action
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抓住机遇
seize the opportunity
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转变政府职能
transform (shift) the government functions
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追求进步
pursue progress
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追求真理
seek the truth
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走进新时代
march (stride) into the new era.
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遵纪守法、廉洁奉公
observe the relevant code of conduct and the law and honestly perform one's official duties
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遵循规则
follow the principles
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把…列为世界自然文化遗产
list …as a world natural heritage site
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摆架子(摆谱儿)
put on airs (show off, keep up appearances)
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保护文化遗产
protect cultural heritage (relics)
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博采各国文化之长
draw on strong point of the cultures of other countries
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不注重历史
neglect history
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采取保护态度
take protective attitude
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承担应有的义务
undertake the due obligations
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承前启后,继往开来
build on the past and prepare for the future, inherit the past and usher in the future
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充分发挥知识分子的积极性和创造性
 give full play to the initiative and creativity of intellectuals
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触击现行法律的盲区
touch a blank area of the existing law
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创建卫生城市
build a nationally advanced clean city
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辞旧迎新
bid farewell to the old and usher in the new (ring out the old year and ring in the new)
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从事电子商务工作
conduct e-commerce
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促进儿童身心健康发展
promote the healthy development of children both physically and mentally
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促进交流
promote the communication
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促进文化市场健康发展
facilitate the sound development of the markets for cultural products
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促进相互了解
enhance (further) mutual understanding
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得到群众的广泛支持
enjoy grass-root support
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抵住…的诱惑
resist the temptation of
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对…持欢迎态度
take a welcoming attitude to
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对…情有独钟
show special preference (favor) to
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发挥…的聪明才智
develop one’s own talents and wisdom
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发挥潜力
tap one’s potential
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繁荣文学艺术
enable literature and art to flourish promote flourishing literature and art
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反映中国的灿烂文化
reflect the rich culture of China
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放下架子
relinquish haughty airs (get off one’s high horse, throw off one’s airs)
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腐蚀人的灵魂
poison one’s mind
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改进教学
improve teaching and learning
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给学生减负
alleviate the burden on students
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和…持相同观点
share views similar to
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互派访问学者
exchange visiting scholars
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激发旅游热情
stimulate enthusiasm for traveling
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继承历史文化优秀传统
carry on the fine cultural traditions handed from history carry on the fine historical and cultural traditions
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加强文化基础设施建设
build more cultural establishments
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讲诚信,反欺诈
honor credibility and oppose cheating
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交换意见
exchange views (ideas, opinions)
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教书育人
impart knowledge and educate people
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经受住暴风雨的考验
weather the storm
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精心编写教材
compile the textbooks with great care
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净化因特网
purify the Net
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举办文化节(展览会)
hold (conduct, give) cultural festivals (an exhibition)
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举行学术会议
hold an academic meeting
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开创假日经济
initiate Holiday Economy
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开发潜力
exploit one’s potential
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开阔视野
widen one’s vision (horizon)
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开设课程
offer courses
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开展对外文化交流
conduct cultural exchange with other countries
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开展群众性文化活动
carry out mass activities on culture
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攀登事业的高峰
climb one’s career ladder
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评估学业成绩
evaluate academic scores (achievements)
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破除迷信
eradicate superstition
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普及九年制义务教育
make nine-year compulsory education universal
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普及科普知识,传播科学思想,倡导科学精神
popularize scientific and technological knowledge, spread scientific thought and advocate the scientific spirit
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启发学生
enlighten the students
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容纳三千名旅客
accommodate 3ooopassengers
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扫除文盲
eliminate (wipe out) illiteracy
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上网
get on (have access to, be wired to) Internet
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实施以德育为核心、以创新精神和实践能力为重点的素质教育
carry on the quality education centering on moral education and emphasizing creativity and practice
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使英语达到更高水平
push one’s English to a higher level
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受到…的关注
receive attention from
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疏导游客
divert tourists
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疏通关系
lubricate relationships
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树立企业良好形象
foster a good and healthy company image
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刷卡, 划卡
punch the card; stamp the card
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陶冶情操
cultivate one’s taste (temperament)
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提倡文明的生活方式
advocate civilized lifestyle (way of life)
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提高公务员的综合素质
improve the overall quality of civil servants
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提高全民反毒品的意识
raise the consciousness of the entire people vs. drugs
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提高知名度
raise one’s prestige/notability
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提供受教育机会
offer a chance of education
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通过资格考试
pass qualification examinations
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透过现象看本质
see through the appearance to perceive the essence
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推动人类文明进步
push forward human civilization
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挖墙脚
undermine the foundation of sth. (cut the ground from under sb’s feet)
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物质文明,精神文明一起抓
pay equal attention to (place equal emphasis on) the material progress and cultural (ethical) progress
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相互促进
help each other forward
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向世界展示中国文化建设的成就
introduce China’s achievements of cultural advancement to the world
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向学生传授知识
impart knowledge to students
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消除误解
clear up misunderstanding
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消除愚昧
eliminate ignorance
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形成文明、健康、崇尚科学
form civilized, healthy and science-upholding social practice
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以全新的面貌进入新世纪
enter the new century with a brand-new colorful look
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因材施教
teach students according to their aptitude
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引起激烈争论
spark a hot debate
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营造良好的文化环境
create a healthy cultural environment
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影响身心健康
affect physical and psychological health
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有力地推动教育的发展
give a big push to the development of education
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与各国人民交往
communicate with people of all countries
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增强自我保护意识
strengthen one’s awareness of protecting one’s right
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找工作
hunt for a job
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值得重视(关注)
deserve one’s attention
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制止盗版软件
control the pirated software
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重视(优先考虑)教育发展
give priority to the development of education
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重视实用性
place stress on practicality
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尊重知识,尊重人才
respect knowledge and respect competent people
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帮助减缓全球变暖速度
help slow down the pace of global warming
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保持生态平衡
keep ecological balance
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保持水土
preserve soil and water
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保护和改善生活和生态环境
protect and improve the living environment and the
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保护珍稀野生动植物
protect rare wild animals and plants
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保留为自然耕
reserve as natural farmland
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采用环保技术
adopt environmental protection technique
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采用新的开采方法
apply new exploitation methods
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参加城市重建
participate in the reconstruction of the city
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参加环保运动
take part in environmental protection activities
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产生巨大的水文效应
produce great hydrological effects
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崇尚绿色生活方式
pursue a “green” life
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创造良好的生态环境
create a pleasant ecological environment
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促进城市可持续发展
promote the sustainable development of the city
288
发展太阳能
develop solar energy
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防治污染
prevent and control pollution
290
非常注重保护森林
pay great attention to the conservation of forest
291
改善生态环境
improve the eco-environment (ecological environment)
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关闭化工厂
close chemical plants
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加大污染治理力度
strengthen pollution control
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加强城市绿化
strengthen the greening of the city
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加强环境保护
strengthen environmental protection
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加强生态建设
improve the eco-construction
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加强水土保持
reinforce the conservation of water and soil
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坚持门前三包制度
adhere to “the three responsibilities in the gate area”
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减少机动车辆
reduce the number of vehicles
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减少浪费
reduce waste
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揭开人类生命的奥秘
decode the secret of human life
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进一步加快环保规划
further speed up environmental protection plans
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禁止露天焚烧
prohibit burning out in the open
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开展保护野生动物宣传教育
advocate to educate the public the protection of wild animals
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开展绿色活动
advocate green activities
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扩建管道网络
expand the pipe network
307
普及环保知识
popularize environmental protection knowledge
308
窃取密码
snatch password
309
窃取知识产权
lift intellectual property
310
实行严格的机动车排放标准
implement strict vehicle emission standards
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使电脑死机
crash computers
312
使用再生纸
use recycle paper
313
探索…的奥秘
probe the mysteries of
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淘汰或改造燃煤锅炉
eliminate or convert coal-burning boilers
315
提高环境管理水平
raise the environmental management level
316
提高居民的环保和生态意识
improve residents’ environmental and ecological awareness
317
提高清洁能源的比重
increase the supply of clean energy resources
318
投放电脑病毒
unleash viruses
319
完善城市基础设施建设
perfect the construction of urban infrastructure
320
为大量野生动植物提供栖息地
provide habitats for a huge number of wild animals and plants
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为人类提供水和食物
supply water and food for human beings
322
享受国家一级保护
enjoy first-class protection of the State
323
削减污物排放
decrease the disposal of pollutants
324
抑制传染病的传播
strain the spread of infectious diseases
325
引发一系列的问题
result in a series of problems
326
预防爱滋病蔓延
prevent the widespread of AIDS
327
增强环境意识
enhance the awareness of the importance of (raise the consciousness about) environmental protection
328
战胜非典
defeat SARS
329
治理沙地和水土流失问题
tackle the problems of sand and soil erosion
330
注重节约资源
attach importance to saving resources
331
不服从父母
disobey their parents
332
倡导人力资源管理
advocate the management of human resources
333
调查性和婚姻状况
conduct a survey on sex and marriage
334
对子女寄予厚望
pin great hopes on their children
335
反映人们的私生活
reflect people’s private lives
336
鼓励创建文明家庭
encourage the idea of “Civilized Families”
337
过孤独的生活
lead an isolated life
338
坚持计划生育的基本国策
stick to the basic state policy for family planning
339
进行全国人口普查
carry out national population census
340
禁止他人作克隆人的实验
inhibit others from doing human cloning experiments
341
开辟人类历史新纪元
start a new chapter in the history of human
342
控制人口数量(增长)
control the population size (growth)
343
实现向低出生、低死亡、低
bring about a transition to the modern population reproduction
344
自然增长的现代人口再生
pattern characterized by a low birth rate, low death rate and
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产类型的转变
low natural growth rate
346
损害人类社会的道德观
damage the morality of human society
347
缩小代沟
narrow the gap
348
提倡晚婚晚育
encourage late marriage and late childbirth
349
提出离婚
ask for a divorce
350
提高人口素质
improve the population quality
351
维护和促进人民的生存权
safeguard and promote the people’s rights to subsistence and
352
和发展权
development
353
维护*和不断改善*状况
safeguard human rights and steadily improve the human rights situation
354
享受优越的生活条件
enjoy good living condition
355
显示明显的差异
display a marked difference
356
优化人口结构
optimize the population structure
357
优生优育
bear and rear better children
358
占总人口的 1o%
account for 1o% of the total population
359
造成不同的思想和观念
result in a different ideology and concepts
360
造福人类和科学
benefit mankind and science
361
正确处理经济发展同人口
、 correctly handle the relationship of economic development
362
资源、环境的关系
versus (with) population,natural resources and environment
363
征求父母的意见
ask for her parents’ opinion
364
挣零花钱
earn their pocket money
365
重视人口老年化问题
pay attention to the problem of an aging population
366
逐渐削弱长辈的权威
undermine the authority of the older generation
367
尊重和保障
* respect and guarantee human rights
368
避开与…比赛
avoid playing against
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标志一个历史时刻
mark a historic time
370
表现完美
give some very good performance
371
剥夺冠军
strip the gold medal of somebody
372
采取新的计分方法
adopt a new scoring system
373
参加火炬接力
participate in the torch-relay
374
参加热身赛
take part in a key warm-up game
375
参加申办活动
participate in the bidding campaign
376
超过世界记录
surpass the world record
377
成为国家的骄傲
become the pride of the nation
378
创新世界纪录
set a new world record
379
达到国际体育标准
reach the standard for international games
380
打败比利时队
defeat Belgium
381
打破恶性循环
break the wretched cycle
382
打破世界纪录
beat (break, cut) the world record (for …)
383
担任中国国家队主教练
serve as the head coach of the Chinese national team
384
夺冠
take the crown
385
反对使用兴奋剂
oppose the use of performance-enhancing drugs
386
符合举办奥运会的要求
meet the requirements of hosting the Olympic Games
387
更具进攻性
become more aggressive
388
鼓舞队员的士气
boost the morale of the team members
389
获得认可
gain recognition
390
获得团体冠军
win the team title
391
激发中国青年的雄心壮志
fuel the ambitions of Chinese youths
392
急于获胜
gain an eagerness to win
393
建立职业联赛和俱乐部
set up a professional league and clubs
394
角逐世界杯
compete for the World Cup
395
满意抽签结果
satisfy with the draw
396
面对强手
face strong rivals
397
鸣笛终止比赛
blow a whistle to stop the end of the match
398
配备各种设施
furnish and equip with all facilities
399
取得经验
gain experience
400
取得世界杯决赛资格
qualify for the World Cup finals
401
确保中国进入决赛
ensure China’s appearance in the final
402
申奥
bid (apply) for being the host country of the Olympics
403
失去男子单打冠军
miss out on men’s singles gold
404
实现零的突破
fulfill the zero (gold medal, medal, etc) breakthrough
405
使其他选手相形见绌
dwarf other athletes
406
使生命焕发活力
wake up one’s life
407
使中国以3∶2取胜
give the Chinese a 3-2 victory
408
提出比赛建议
make comments on the contests
409
提高中国队的水平
raise the level of the Chinese team
410
挑选选手
choose players
411
同教练反应一致
share the same reaction with their coach
412
为奥林匹克运动做出贡献
make contribution to the Olympics movement and world peace
413
卫冕世界冠军
regain world champion
414
吸引中国大学生优秀选手
attract China’s top university players
415
向世界顶级球队学习
learn from the world’s top teams
416
与对手较量
take on an opponent
417
与强队竞争
compete with strong teams
418
增进友谊
strengthen friendship
419
展示技能
demonstrate their skills
420
展示中国足球的最新发展
demonstrate (show) the latest development of China’s soccer
421
8年奥运会
support Beijing’s bid for the 2
422
主办奥运会
host the Olympic Games
423
主办中国大学生篮球联赛
sponsor the China University Basketball Association league
424
抓住练习和学习的机会
grasp the chance to practise and learn