8月19日商务英语
《财富》(中文版)
2010年08月19日
deplorable；“Say what?”
今日单词：
| 单词 |
deplorable[di'plɔ:rəbl]
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| 中文释义 |
糟糕（形容词）
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| 英文释义 |
(noun)(adjective) Lamentable; terribly bad; deserving severe condemnation.
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: People in the world’s poorest countries sometimes live in deplorable conditions without schools, hospitals, or safe water to drink. 世界最贫穷国家人民的生活条件有时候十分糟糕，没有学校、医院或安全的饮用水。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 |
“Say what?” |
| 中文释义 |
“你说什么？”
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| 英文释义 |
Informal question expressing surprise and meaning “I didn’t hear you clearly; what did you say?”
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: When I surprised my brother by saying I was quitting my job, he said ‘Say what?’ and looked at me with shock in his eyes. 我对兄弟说，我已经辞职，这令他大吃一惊。他说：“你说什么？”并且用震惊的目光看着我。 |
