MBA联考英语高分突破(40)
网络资源 半岛在线注册/2009-01-16
cycle
n.周期;循环;自行(摩托)车 /vi.骑自行(摩托)车;循环
常用例句与翻译
[例句]Sunspots increase and decrease in intensity in an 11-year cycle.
太阳黑子以十一年为一个周期增强和减弱。
[例句]The workmen cycled home.
工人们骑自行车回家。
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damage
vt.毁坏,损害 /n.(pl.)损害赔偿费
常用例句与翻译
[例句]Because they are not delicate goods,and will not likely be damaged on the voyage.
因为这些货不是易员易碎的货物,航行中不可能损坏。
[例句]In my opinion,its evident that damages must have occurred during transit.
依我看,损坏显然是在运输过程中造成的。
典型考题
He claimed $5,000_____from his employes for the loss of his right arm while at work.
A.payment B.damages
C.salary D.check
答案:B
因为本句说明了索要5000美元是作为工伤的赔偿,不是一般意义的payment(报酬)、salary(薪水)和check(支票)。damage作名词时是“损害赔偿金”的意思,故填damage最为恰当。
译文:工作时丧失右臂,为此他向顾主要求5000美元的赔偿费。
dead
a.死的,无生命的;无感觉的;不景气,呆滞的;停顿的
常用例句与翻译
[例句]These goods sell badly during the dead season.
这些货在淡季里销路不好。
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