1.considerably 相当地
Death rates from heart disease have risen considerably in recent years.
近年来心脏病的死亡率大大上升了
2.infrastructure 基础设施
When the government talks about infrastructure contributing to the economy, the focus is usually on roads, railways, broadband, and energy.
当政府谈到基础设施对经济的贡献时,通常关注的是公路、铁路、宽带和能源
3.smuggle 走私
Customs officials foiled an attempt to smuggle the paintings out of the country.
海关关员阻截了一次企图走私画作出境的阴谋
4.nip sth in the Bud 消灭于萌芽状态
It is important to recognize jealousy and to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand.
意识到嫉妒并在它发展到无法控制之前就把它消灭于萌芽状态,这一点至关重要
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