Decade
n.十年,十年间;十个一组;十年期
The rate of foreign investment has soared around tenfold in the past decade.
外国投资的速度在过去十年中增加了10倍左右。
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Final
adj.最后的,最终的;决定性的;不可更改的
n.结局;决赛;期末考试;〈口〉(报纸的)末版
This is the fifth and probably final day of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee...
今天是在参议院司法委员会作证的第5天,很可能也是最后一天。
Only a few go through the final humiliation of meeting the bailiff at the door.
很少有人经受执达官上门的奇耻大辱。
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In addition to(=as well as)
adv.除…之外
In addition to security concerns, the host pays a premium.
除了担心安全问题,匹兹堡的主人还要支付额外费用。
剧情百科
命运是把握在自己的手中,生活的态度决定了你的前程。积极乐观、努力奋斗的Lize摆脱了他贫穷的命运,而且她的姐姐和朋友却依旧处在底层中挣扎。
考考你 Q&A
Q: Please use the word or phrase you just learnt to complete the sentence beblow.
1.The practice can have _____ consequences.
这种行为已经导致致命后果。
2.I had called margarita _____ about my arrival.
就来哈瓦那的事情,我事先跟玛格瑞特通了电话。
A:本期答案见下期
上期答案:
1.She died a decade later, at forty-five.
十年后,她在四十五岁的时候去世了。
2.In addition to this direct competition there are smaller foes, too.
除了这些面对面的竞争,也还有稍小一些的麻烦。