1.afford to 支付的起

They can't afford to buy their own yet.
他們目前還買不起自己的廠房。

The organization can afford to hire someone internally who will spur positive but minor changes.
從內部選擇一位新總裁，通過較小幅度的調整就能為組織帶來積極變化，這是IMF可以承受的。

2.striking trend 明顯趨勢

Is a striking trend in the current globalization process.
在全球化的進程中技術壟斷成為一個明顯的趨勢。

This striking trend is yet another manifestation of the rise of china.
這一顯著趨勢仍然是中國崛起的另一體現。

3.aid to 幫助

Aid to greece was coupled with fierce budget cuts.
對希臘的援助導致德國進行了嚴重的預算裁減。

Why should others give aid to india?
那別人為什么還要援助印度呢？

4.lead to 導致,引起

Osteoporosis may also lead to tooth loss.
骨質疏松可能會導致牙齒脫落。

Salary differences between countries can lead to resentment.
不同國家間的薪酬差異會引起相互的敵視。