1.compare to 把...比作;比較
Your necklace is surely not to be compare to hers in value .
論價值,你的項鏈當然比不上她的 。
2.long-standing 長期存在的
They are on the brink of resolving their long-standing dispute over money.
他們即將要解決彼此之間為時已久的金錢爭議 。
3.consent to 同意;贊同
We hope you will consent to act in his stead
我們希望你會同意代理他的職務 。
4.financial crisis 金融危機
This financial crisis had a much greater impact on Main Street.
這次金融危機對老百姓的影響更為深遠 。