Unit 9 Flashcards
sth that seems to be good, but that can have a bad effect
double-edged
a weapon with a long pointed blade and a handle
sword
relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument
controversial
the power that an independent country has to govern itself
sovereignty
to gradually damage the surface of rock or land
to gradually reduce the strength or importance of sth
erode
intimidating and discouraging
daunting
a sudden or violent change or disruption to sth
upheaval
突变，大变动
of the latest fad or fashion
trendy
to slow or hinder the progress or development of sth
retard
延迟，妨碍
to be formed from two or more things or people
consist of
to publicly support or defend a set of beliefs, political aims, or a group of people
champion
the act of making or becoming liberal
liberalization
a series of things or people of the same type
a succession of
a discussion aimed at arranging or settling an issue or issues
negotiation
duty to be paid by importers
tariff
the act of becoming united
unification
anything that relieves or counteracts an injurious effect
antidote
to make a good combination with sb or sth else
to add to sth in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
complement
to become or make smaller or less
decline
a plastic rubber tube containing wires that carry telephone messages, electronic signals, television picture, etc.
cable
an electronic device that is sent to space and goes around the Earth, the Moon, etc., used for radio, television, and other electronic communication
satellite
to not use the usual way of doing things
depart
违反，背离（常规）
Depart from
sth that exists as single and complete unit
entity
to ignore sth or treat it as unimportant
disregard
having or involving many sides or parts
multilateral
an arrangement with a shop, bank, etc. that allows you to buy sth or pay for it later
credit
stocks and shares that carry no fixed interest
equity
existing or involving more than two countries
multinational
the act of gaining possession of sth in addition to the company’s property
the act of getting sth, esp. knowledge, a skill, etc.
a company, piece of land, etc. bought by sb., esp. another company, the act of buying it
acquisition
a short period devoted to indulging in an activity, esp. drinking alcohol
binge
the act of joining two or more organizations or businesses into one
merger
relating to large companies
corporate
a strong belief or opinion about sth
the feeling of being sure about sth and having no doubts
the act of finding sb guilty or a crime in court
the fact of having been found guilty
conviction
to make as great as possible
to increase to a maximum
maximize
up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information
abreast
跟上，不落后于，与……并进
stay abreast of
a part of mechanical or electrical complex
component
a time of prosperity
boom
繁荣衰退周期
boom-bust cycles
difficult to do sth
be closely pursued
burdened with urgent business
be hard-pressed to do sth
很难做某事
任务紧急而繁忙的
to cripple
to destroy or hinder the efficiency of sth
to prevent sb/sth from working or taking action in the way that is needed
hamstring
an outcry of expressing discontent or protest
a loud noise made by a large group of people or animals
a demand for sth made by large group of people
clamor
民众的要求，喧嚣
to be doing or to become involved in an activity
engage
to get along, to turn out, to go
ti be successful or u successful in a particular situation
fare
成功或不成功
to guess a number or amount, without calculating it exactly
reckon
to make sth ineffective
to prevent from having effect
to make an area or a country neutral
neutralize
liable to sth
prone
易出……问题的
有某种不好倾向的
be prone to sth
uneven or unequal
having one side lower, smaller, etc. than the other
lopsided
向一侧倾斜的，不平衡的
happening after a particular action or event, esp. as a result of it
ensuing(only before n.)由此而来的，随后发生的
在两方面
on both counts
a close friend or companion
crony
无能的
inept
additional and not needed because there is already enough
excess
a tendency to expect best possible outcome
optimism
not limited in any way, that is, as complete and thorough as possible
that is the same size as sth that is being copied
full-scale
a situation in which sth (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse
a fall in the amount of business that is done
a time when the economy becomes weaker
downturn
to buy sth
purchase
an amount (such as an amount of money) that is less than the amount you need
deficit
a government department responsible for the country’s financial matters
treasury
an international slowing down of production
a sudden fall in sth
a period when a country’s economy or a business is doing very badly
slump
(of income, profit, or interest) without deduction of tax or other contributions
gross
the state of being a member
membership
to appear or happen in a way that you expect
materialize
to lessen or remove(pain, anxiety, etc.)
to make a problem less serious
换班
bring military support to a besieged place
free someone from tiresome responsibility
go to the toliet
relieve
relieve sb of sth
替……拿重物
帮助……减轻负担
belonging to another county or society and very different from what you are used to, esp. in a way that is difficult to understand or accept
alien
威胁的
menacing
(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent
easy to understand and clear
coherent
foods that have had their genetic structure changed
genetically modified food
in a way that is easy to notice
in a noticeable or attractive way
conspicuously
sth that has not been planned or organized, but happen by itself, or because you suddenly feel you want to do it
not planned but done as a result of a sudden impulse
happening naturally, without being made to happen
spontaneous
v. to protect
n. an object used by soldiers in the past to protect themselves from being hit
shield
to treat a person or group differently from another in an unfair way
to recognize or show a difference between things
discriminate
an extreme and violent reaction to a prior event
backlash
强烈抵制，集体反对
seeming to be right or believable
reasonable and likely to be true
good at talking in a way that sounds reasonable and truthful
plausible
有道理的，花言巧语的
sb represented by an elected official
a person who votes in an area
one of the parts of sth that combine to form the whole
constituent
选民，成分
an oversupply
a situation in which there is more of sth than is needed or can be used
glut
to collapse in a very sudden and violent way, often used figuratively
(of an organization, a system, etc.) to fail suddenly and completely
implode
causing fear or alarm
scary
sth that you expect or know is going to happen in the future
~s: chances of success
an idea of what might or will happen in the future
prospect
是把双刃剑
产生正反两种效果
(of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument
cut both ways
to triumph
to be greater in strength or influence
to exist or to be very common at a particular time or place
(of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be accepted
prevail
劝说某人做某事
prevail on/upon sb to do sth
the difference between what a country spends in order to buy goods or service abroad, and the money it earns selling goods and services abroad
balance of payments
国际收支差额/平衡
an official document promising that a government or company will pay back money that it has borrowed, often with interest
bond
往来账目
current account
in spite of
despite
dependence on one another
interdependence
the control and operation of a business or organization
management
to say what you think will happen in the future
predict
to move faster or pick up speed again
reaccelerate
有力的工具
powerful vehicle
债券融资
bond financing
往来账目赤字
current-account deficit
收支盈余/出超/顺差（亏损/入超/赤字）
favorable(unfavorable) balance of payments
裙带资本主义
crony capitalism
规模经济
economies of scale
零部件生产
components manufacturing
股本投资，产权投资
equity investment
强有力的反对
a powerful backlash
缺少共同的议事日程/纲领
agenda
棘手的问题
a daunting question
一直下降的成本
ever-declining cost
随之而来的金融危机
ensuing financial crisis
扣除通货膨胀因素
after adjusting for inflation
全面经济下滑
a full-scale economic downturn
不平衡的贸易流通
lopsided trade flows
繁荣衰退的周期
boom-bust cycle
drive
propel
counter-balanced
neutralized
increase
intensify
cause
arouse, give rise to
help to raise
contribute to
protect
preserve
remove
lift
promote
champion, advocate
be involved in
engage with, participate in
gradually become
snowball until it become
pay no attention to
disregard
slow down
retard
relief
救济
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