热词手帐(No. 1414)
我们从英国《金融时报》近期热点报道中挑选值得记忆的高频单词和短语,配合释义与新闻原文例句,帮助你轻松掌握地道实用的英文表达,在不断积累中感受英语能力的进步与提高。
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cease-and-desist
/ˌsiːs ən dɪˈzɪst/
adj. 终止及停止
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Goldman agreed to the penalty as well as a cease-and-desist order and a censure, without admitting to the SEC’s findings. The agency’s civil investigation into the bank’s ESG claims first came to light in June.
高盛同意接受处罚以及停止令和谴责,但不承认美国证交会的调查结果。该机构对高盛涉ESG陈述的民事调查于6月被首次曝光。
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compromise
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
v. (为达成协议而)妥协,折中,让步;
违背(原则);达不到(标准);
(尤指因行为不很明智)使陷入危险,使受到怀疑;
达成妥协(或和解)
“It seriously risks compromising trust in the Commission about the handling of the energy crisis,” he added.
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humiliating
/hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
adj. 羞辱;使丧失尊严
It was day three of the Qatar World Cup before the first real talking point emerged — at least when it comes to the football. Argentina, second favourites for the tournament, suffered a humiliating defeat against Saudi Arabia, one of the lowest ranked teams.