重点讲解:
1. shut down (使)(工厂、公司等)关闭,歇业,停业;
Smaller contractors had been forced to shut down.
规模较小的承包商已被迫歇业 。
2. in preparation for 准备;预备;筹备;
Rub the surface of the wood in preparation for the varnish.
打磨木头的表面,为刷清漆做准备 。
3. be beneficial to 有益的;有利的;有帮助的;
A good diet is beneficial to health.
良好的饮食有益于健康 。
4. put aside 忘记;不考虑;搁置;
We should put aside our differences and discuss the things we have in common.
我们应当抛开分歧,讨论一下我们的共同点 。