1. be tough on 让……很艰难
While the recession has been tough on U. S. working class in a variety of ways, it hasn't damaged relationships in the workplace.
尽管经济衰退让美国的工薪阶级在很多方面都变得左右为难,却并没有影响到工作中友好的人际关系 。
2. obsession with 痴迷于;对……有执念
It reflects an obsession with media management that is often to the detriment of good government.
这反映出了政府对媒体管理的执念,而这通常会侵蚀一个好的政府 。
3. shore up 充实;支撑
At the moment, Chinese banks are busy raising funds to shore up their capital base after a year of massive lending.
中资银行在经过一年的大规模放贷后,目前正忙着融资,以充实资本金基础 。
4. the ouster of 驱逐;罢免;
The government has already warned against demonstrations to coincide with the anniversary of the ouster of the shah.
政府已经警告过示威人员不要把纪念日和沙王的罢免联系起来 。
n. 结果,后果