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外贸英语对话(第5版)
1.3.9.2.3 Words & Expressions
Words & Expressions

thunderstorm n.雷雨

toss v.颠簸

airsick n.晕飞机

tallow n.兽脂

unforeseen circumstance 意外,难以预料的情况

devaluation n.贬值

imminent a.逼近的

on a solid footing 在坚实的基础上

footing n.立足点

straight and fair 公平合理

currency fluctuation 货币波动

awkward position 不利地位

lose out 吃亏,失败

precipitous a.急剧的

pressing demands 紧迫需要

the upward trend 上涨趋势

bulk n.散装(货)

a bleak prospect 暗淡前景

drummed a.桶装的

improvement n.改进

fall into line with 与……一致

responsive a.反应

refrain from 抑制,避开(不参与)

enlighten v.指导,启发

to be inclined to 打算,倾向于

cost of production 生产成本

We ran into a thunderstorm over Hong Kong.我们在香港上空碰到了雷雨。

suggest a personal talk about this 建议和我们面谈此事

We couldn’t afford to take any chances.我们担不起风险。

Will it be possible to resume negotiating the deal now? 现在可以恢复洽谈吗?

the precipitous slide of the dollar 美元的急剧下跌

to bring it into line with the international market price 与国际市场价格一致

the tallow market has been easy 兽脂行市疲软

be apt to... 有……倾向的(后接不定式)