1.crippling adj.严重损害身体的;有严重后果的
The high cost of capital has a crippling effect on many small American high-tech firms.
高昂的资金成本严重影响了美国的很多小型高科技公司 。
2.deed n.行为;行动
The perpetrators of this evil deed must be brought to justice.
必须将参与这一恶行的凶手绳之以法 。
3.prompt v.促使;导致
The need for villagers to control their own destinies has prompted a new plan.
村民们想要掌握自己的命运,这促成了一项新的计划 。
4.generosity n.慷慨,大方
I felt guilty saying that, playing on her generosity.
我说这话是利用了她的慷慨,对此我感到愧疚 。
5.lessen vi.变少,减少
Several drugs are used to lessen the severity of the symptoms.
使用了几种药来减轻症状 。