7. mandatory adj. 命令的;强制的;义务的
Is the appointment of worker-directors to be mandatory?
工人董事的任命是不是强制性的?
8. premium n. 保险费; 奖,奖金; 额外费用
They have to pay life insurance premiums.
他们要支付人寿保险费。
You have to pay a premium for express delivery.
寄快速投递你得付额外费用。
9. mess up 弄乱,弄糟
He got another chance and didn't want to mess up again.
他又获得一次机会, 这次他再也不愿意把事情弄糟了。
10. chic adj. 〈法〉漂亮的,时髦的,潇洒的
She bought a chic little hat.
她买了一顶漂亮的小帽子。
11. wardrobe n. 衣柜,衣橱; 全部服装
The wardrobe is in the way.
大立柜挡住了道。
My wardrobe needs to be renewed.
我需要添置一些衣服了。
12. thrift n. 节俭, 节约
He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.
他具备节俭和勤奋的美德。
13. shopping spree (广告用语)大血拼!
Some credit companies kept on sending me blank checks.It was like saying “Go on a shopping spree.”
一些信用公司不断寄来空白支票,好像在告诉我"疯狂购物去吧!"