Economist

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各国在推行电动车以及试图消灭碳排放的内燃发动机

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Countries are promoting sales of electric vehicles and trying to eliminate carbon-dioxide-spewing combustion engines.

Question 3

可预见的将来

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foreseeable future

Question 4

拉链很顺，不会夾到布

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The zipper runs freely and doesn’t snag on the fabric

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尽管公司取得了成功，仍有批评者质疑其商业模式的可持续性

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Despite the company’s success, there were still detractors who doubted the sustainability of its business model.

Question 6

厨师在菜肴上撒了一些香草来增强味道

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The chef sprinkled herbs over the dish to enhance the flavor.

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他的演讲充满了关于努力和坚持的陈词滥调，但缺乏实质内容

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His speech was filled with platitudes about hard work and perseverance, but lacked any real substance.

Question 8

那位政客的承诺听起来不过是为了拉票的空洞陈词滥调.

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The politician’s promises sounded like nothing more than empty platitudes to win votes.

Question 9

电影以陈词滥调的“从此幸福地生活在一起”结尾，就像许多可预见的浪漫喜剧一样。

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The movie ended with the cliché ‘happily ever after,’ like so many predictable romantic comedies

Question 10

爱战胜一切

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Love conquers all

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每个寓言的结尾都有一个寓意; 每个寓言的结尾各有一个寓意;

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There is always a moral at the end of every parable. There is always a moral at the end of each parable.

Question 12

那位灵活的运动员在比赛中轻松躲过了防守者

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The nimble athlete easily dodged the defender during the game

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我们将确保机器的每一个部件都将经过反复检查, 不会遗漏.

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We will make sure each and every part of the machines will be double-checked.

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这些说明写得模模糊糊，使人难以理解

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The instructions were written in an obscure manner, making them difficult to follow.

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这部电影因其公式化的情节和可预测的结局而受到批评

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The movie was criticized for its formulaic plot and predictable ending

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他在被要求公开演讲时犹豫不决，表现出紧张的迹象

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He falters when asked to speak in public, showing signs of nervousness.

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在数字通信中，人们发短信经常使用缩略语 如“LOL”或“BRB”

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In digital communication, people often use shorthand for texting, like ‘LOL’ or ‘BRB.’

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许多街头摄影师认为徕卡 M6 是他们梦寐以求的相机。

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Many street photographers consider the Leica M6 to be the coveted camera of their dreams.

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他的蓝眼睛是从祖母那里遗传下来的特征

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His blue eyes are a hereditary trait passed down from his grandmother.

Question 19

不幸的是，我们处于一个文化中，人们已经习惯于政治领导人往往是世袭的这一事实。

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Unfortunately we are in a culture where people have been so used to the fact that political leaders are often hereditary.

Question 20

好的工作机会正在减少。

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Opportunities for good jobs are drying up.

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社会阶级固化可能导致民众的不满和挫折感加剧

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Social Class Rigidity can lead to increased frustration and discontent among the population.

Question 22

不要让那些谣言吓到你；它们可能只是夸大其词。

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Don’t let those rumors spook you; they’re probably just exaggerations.

Question 23

像绦虫这样的寄生虫可以生活在宿主的肠道中，并吸收营养

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Parasites like tapeworms can live in the intestines of their hosts and absorb nutrients.

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社交媒体上虚假信息的蔓延已成为一个主要问题

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The rampant spread of misinformation on social media has become a major concern.

Question 25

这道菜煮得过火，味道难以下咽，没人想吃

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The dish was so overcooked that it was unpalatable, and nobody wanted to eat it.

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在民主制度中，意识形态者和务实者之间保持平衡对于确保有效治理至关重要

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In a democracy, it’s important to have a balance between ideologues and pragmatists to ensure effective governance.

Question 27

语言障碍在国际会议中成为一个主要的障碍

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The language barrier proved to be a major impediment during the international conference.

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调查揭露，这些非法活动不仅不道德，而且违反了联邦法律

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The investigation revealed that the illicit activities were not only unethical but also illegal under federal law.

Question 29

他有时倾向于花钱购买那些其实并不需要的昂贵小玩意儿

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He had a tendency to splurge on expensive gadgets that he didn’t really need.

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尽管受到偏袒亲属的批评，他仍然继续在组织中为关键职位招聘家人

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Despite the criticisms of nepotism, he continued to hire family members for key positions within the organization.

Question 31

政府内部腐败现象严重，导致公众普遍不信任

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Corruption was rife in the government, leading to widespread public distrust.

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委员会成员一致同意需要更多资金

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the committee members all concurred on the need for more funding.

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人们对社交媒体平台上信息错误迅速传播的情况表示担忧

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Concerns have been raised about the proliferating spread of misinformation on social media platforms.

Question 34

她说了一句机智的话，缓和了气氛，让大家都笑了

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she made a clever quip that lightened the mood and made everyone laugh.

Question 35

我从未见过 一个如此歪曲事突的例子

这里我只强调说明最突出的问题。

银行业的危险最为严重。

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·I never saw such a glaring example of misrepresentation.

·I will highlight the most glaring.

·The risk is most glaring in banking.

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阶级仇恨

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Class enmity

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社会不平等

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Social inequality

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试了一次又一次难道不使你厌烦吗？

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·Doesn’t to be trying that again and again irk you?

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俱乐部尽可能地专属，是他们的既得利益所在

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·They have a vested interest in keeping the club as exclusive as possible.

Question 40

他随时都想插话，发表自己的意见

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He’s always ready to chime in with his opinion

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农民工在城中经常被好工作拒绝

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Migrants from county side are often barred from good jobs in the cities

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农称学校与城市学校在资金与师资方面相比，相形见拙

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Rural schools pale in comparison to urban schools in terms of funding and staffing

Question 43

我估计她要赚10多万。
《牛津词典》

他们估计利润至少下降了20%。
《牛津词典》

Answer 43

·I reckon she’s pulling in over $100 000.

·They reckon (that) their profits are down by at least 20%.

Question 44

为成长的竞争非常激烈，家长们不惜重金帮助小孩出人头地

Answer 44

Competition for advancement is intense. Parents pour money into helping their children get ahead.