1.environmentally sound 對環(huán)境無害的
It is a natural product and is environmentally sound.
這是一個自然的產(chǎn)品和無害于環(huán)境 。
2.offset 抵消
Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.
為補償原料成本的增加而提高了價格 。
3.dry up 干涸
Warm breezes from the South dried up the streets.
來自南方的溫暖和風吹干了街道 。
4.stalemate 僵局
President Bush has ended the stalemate over moves to cut the country's budget deficit...
布什總統(tǒng)已結束了在削減國家預算赤字的措施上形成的僵局 。