重点讲解:
1. ratchet up 使)有一定上升;(使)有一定提高;
例句:He fears inflation will ratchet up as the year ends.
他害怕通货膨胀会在年终更加严重 。
2. converge on 汇集;集中;聚集;
例句: Hundreds of coaches will converge on the capital.
数百辆长途汽车将会在首都汇集 。
3. be careful with 节约的;节省的;
例句:You will have to make a special effort to train your child to be careful with her pocket-money.
你得格外注意培养孩子的节俭意识,零花钱要省着花 。
4. be familiar with 熟悉;熟知;
例句:He is familiar with export procedure.
他熟悉出口手续 。
5. a piece of the action (通常为了赚钱或提高影响力)插手,参与;
例句:They know the continent is growing fast and they want a piece of the action.
他们知道这块大陆正在飞速发展,都想从中分得一杯羹 。
n. 压力,压强,压迫
v. 施压