1.forgo 放棄
The workers agreed to forgo a pay increase for the sake of greater job security.
工人們?yōu)榱斯ぷ鞲kU,同意放棄增加工資的要求
2.take risk 承擔(dān)風(fēng)險
Introducing a disruptive technology requires a major player to take a huge risk in adopting it.
引進破壞現(xiàn)有制度的技術(shù)要求主要參與者承擔(dān)采用這種技術(shù)的巨大風(fēng)險
3.lame-duck 跛足鴨(指遭遇困難需要幫助的人或企業(yè))
Moreover, by the time the lame-duck session begins, Republicans are likely to be emboldened by their expected electoral gains.
此外,隨著“跛足鴨”時期的開始,共和黨人可能會因為預(yù)期的選舉勝利而提高底氣
4.stir 引起麻煩
Your presence at the meeting will stir trouble.
你出席會議要惹起麻煩