1.compare to 把...比作;比较
Your necklace is surely not to be compare to hers in value .
论价值,你的项链当然比不上她的 。
2.long-standing 长期存在的
They are on the brink of resolving their long-standing dispute over money.
他们即将要解决彼此之间为时已久的金钱争议 。
3.consent to 同意;赞同
We hope you will consent to act in his stead
我们希望你会同意代理他的职务 。
4.financial crisis 金融危机
This financial crisis had a much greater impact on Main Street.
这次金融危机对老百姓的影响更为深远 。