Unit 4 Inverted Pyramid 新闻英语导读 教学课件教案.ppt

sub-cabinet — Of, relating to, or being an administrative position below cabinet Example Delays in sub-cabinet appointments may be more difficult for the Obama White House, which was embarrassed by problems with several nominees and may be vetting applicants more carefully. * curb — (v. n.) check or restraint on something Translate 辅导对他的暴力行为起到了约束作用。 Key Counselling acted as a curb on his violent behavior. Example She promised she would curb her temper. She put a curb on her spending. * push ahead with — proceed with or continue a course of action or policy Example He promised to push ahead with economic reform. * China will continue to steadily advance the reform of the formation of the renminbi exchange rate mechanism under the principle of independent decision-making, controllability and gradual progress Translation 中国将继续按照主动性(独立决策性)、可控性、渐进性原则，稳步推进人民币汇率形成机制改革。 * low profile (low-profile) — (v. n.) avoiding attention or publicity; a position of avoiding or not attracting much attention or publicity Translate Hes not the sort of politician to keep a low profile. Key 他不是那种甘于保持低姿态的政客。 * press for — make strong efforts to persuade or force (someone) to do or provide something Translate When I pressed him for precise figures he evaded the subject. Key 我向他追问确切数字时，他避开话题。 Translate 他们继续敦促立法制度的变更。 Key They continued to press for changes in legislation. * During this dialogue, we hope to hear from the US side in detail about its timetable and roadmap for gradually removing barriers to high-tech exports to China. Translation 希望在这次对话中,我们有望详细了解美方关于逐步消除对华高科技出口障碍的时间表和路线图。 * cement — (v.) (figurative) settle or establish firmly Translate The two firms are expected to cement an agreement soon. Key 这两家公司预计不久将达成一项协议。 * undermine — (v.) damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously Example Criticism just undermines their confidence. This could undermine years of hard work. * Sino-US ties could be described as “cautious interd