重点词语解析:
1.经济有高峰,也有低谷。
Economies have peaks and troughs.
trough 美 [trɔːf]
n.槽;饲料槽;饮水槽;钱槽;钱眼;低压槽;槽形低压
trough (两个大浪之间的)波谷
A trough is a low area between two big waves on the sea.
The boat rolled heavily in the troughs between the waves.
船在波涛起伏的海浪中剧烈摇摆。
记忆:trough[trɔːf] 照顾,在低谷时尤其需要照顾,汉语英语同音同义词
trough[trɔːf]
2.embattled 美 [ɪmˈbætld]
adj.被困扰的;处境艰难的;危机四伏的;卷入战争的;被敌人包围的
v.列阵,布阵;严阵以待;整军备战;布局
1)embattled 被困扰的;处境艰难的;危机四伏的
surrounded by problems and difficulties
the embattled party leader
处境艰难的党的领导人
2)embattled 卷入战争的;被敌人包围的
involved in war; surrounded by the enemy
3. twinges of (通常指不快的)一阵强烈情感
A twinge is a sudden sharp feeling or emotion, usually an unpleasant one.
I would have twinges of guilt occasionally…
我时而会感到阵阵内疚。
4.A twinge (一阵)剧痛,刺痛
A twinge is a sudden sharp pain.
He felt a slight twinge in his damaged hamstring.
他受伤的腘绳肌感到一阵轻微的刺痛。
5.A twinge of disappointment
一阵失望的痛苦。
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