重點講解:
1. shut down (使)(工廠、公司等)關閉,歇業,停業;
Smaller contractors had been forced to shut down.
規模較小的承包商已被迫歇業 。
2. in preparation for 準備;預備;籌備;
Rub the surface of the wood in preparation for the varnish.
打磨木頭的表面,為刷清漆做準備 。
3. be beneficial to 有益的;有利的;有幫助的;
A good diet is beneficial to health.
良好的飲食有益于健康 。
4. put aside 忘記;不考慮;擱置;
We should put aside our differences and discuss the things we have in common.
我們應當拋開分歧,討論一下我們的共同點 。