Economist Flashcards
各国在推行电动车以及试图消灭碳排放的内燃发动机
Countries are promoting sales of electric vehicles and trying to eliminate carbon-dioxide-spewing combustion engines.
可预见的将来
foreseeable future
拉链很顺，不会夾到布
The zipper runs freely and doesn’t snag on the fabric
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
Despite the company’s success, there were still detractors who doubted the sustainability of its business model.
厨师在菜肴上撒了一些香草来增强味道
The chef sprinkled herbs over the dish to enhance the flavor.
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
His speech was filled with platitudes about hard work and perseverance, but lacked any real substance.
那位政客的承诺听起来不过是为了拉票的空洞陈词滥调.
The politician’s promises sounded like nothing more than empty platitudes to win votes.
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。
The movie ended with the cliché ‘happily ever after,’ like so many predictable romantic comedies
爱战胜一切
Love conquers all
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;
There is always a moral at the end of every parable. There is always a moral at the end of each parable.
那位灵活的运动员在比赛中轻松躲过了防守者
The nimble athlete easily dodged the defender during the game
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.
We will make sure each and every part of the machines will be double-checked.
这些说明写得模模糊糊，使人难以理解
The instructions were written in an obscure manner, making them difficult to follow.
这部电影因其公式化的情节和可预测的结局而受到批评
The movie was criticized for its formulaic plot and predictable ending
他在被要求公开演讲时犹豫不决，表现出紧张的迹象
He falters when asked to speak in public, showing signs of nervousness.
在数字通信中，人们发短信经常使用缩略语 如“LOL”或“BRB”
In digital communication, people often use shorthand for texting, like ‘LOL’ or ‘BRB.’
许多街头摄影师认为徕卡 M6 是他们梦寐以求的相机。
Many street photographers consider the Leica M6 to be the coveted camera of their dreams.
他的蓝眼睛是从祖母那里遗传下来的特征
His blue eyes are a hereditary trait passed down from his grandmother.
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。
Unfortunately we are in a culture where people have been so used to the fact that political leaders are often hereditary.
好的工作机会正在减少。
Opportunities for good jobs are drying up.
社会阶级固化可能导致民众的不满和挫折感加剧
Social Class Rigidity can lead to increased frustration and discontent among the population.
不要让那些谣言吓到你；它们可能只是夸大其词。
Don’t let those rumors spook you; they’re probably just exaggerations.
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
Parasites like tapeworms can live in the intestines of their hosts and absorb nutrients.
