Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

constrict verb (BECOME TIGHTER)
to become tighter and narrower, or to make something become tighter and narrower
压紧；压缩；（使）收缩
He hated wearing a tie – he felt it constricted his breathing.
他讨厌戴领带——觉得它勒得人呼吸困难。
When you’re dancing, you don’t want to wear anything that constricts your movements.
跳舞时不宜穿使舞姿舒展不开的衣服。
The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.
这种药会使血管收缩。

economic adjective (COUNTRY’S ECONOMY)
relating to trade, industry, and money
经济的；经济上的
The country has been in a very poor economic state ever since the decline of its two major industries.
自从这个国家的两大支柱产业衰退后，其经济一直萎靡不振。
The government’s economic policies have led us into the worst recession in years.
政府的经济政策使我们遭遇了多年来最为严重的经济衰退。

economic adjective (MAKING A PROFIT)

making a profit, or likely to make a profit
产生经济效益的；有利可图的；能赚钱的
We had to close our London office – with the rent so high it just wasn’t economic.
我们不得不关闭伦敦办事处——租金太高，不划算。

economy noun (SYSTEM)

the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used
经济；经济制度
the global economy
全球经济
the German/US economy
德国／美国经济
the state of the economy
经济状况
a weak/strong economy
疲软／强劲的经济

Oktoberfest-慕尼黑啤酒节

hops [ plural ]
the dried fruits of a climbing plant, used to give a bitter flavour to beer
啤酒花

alcohol-free beer-无酒精啤酒

institution noun (PLACE)
a building where people are sent to be cared for, especially a hospital or prison
社会收容机构（尤指医院或监狱）

psychiatric hospital

/saɪ.kiˈæt.rɪk ˌhɑː.spɪ.t̬əl/

a place where people who are mentally ill stay and receive treatment
精神病医院