1.siphon off 挪用;抽取
The big clubs siphon off all the best players.
大俱乐部把所有最佳选手都抽调走了 。
2.dubbed 被称为
London was dubbed "the insurance capital of the world".
伦敦被称为“世界保险之都” 。
3.highlight 强调
The report highlights the major problems facing society today.
报告特别强调了当今社会所面临的主要问题 。
4.take effect 生效
International sanctions were beginning to take effect.
国际制裁开始起作用了 。