和谐英语

经济学人下载:海外行贿

2013-04-02来源:Economist

1.bribery n.受贿;行贿

Numerous officials figured in the bribery scandal.
许多官员与这桩受贿丑闻有牵连。

2.investment n.投资;投资额

Antiques are a very safe investment.
古玩是一种非常保险的投资对象。

3.proportional a.成比例的;相称的

The pay will be proportional to the time put in.
代价要和所花费的时间成比例。

4.apply v.应用;涂;使专心从事

We should not only know the theory but also how to apply it to practice.
我们不仅要知道理论,还要知道怎样把理论应用于实践。

5.enforcement n.执行;强制;实施

The police are responsible for the enforcement of the law.
警察负责执法。