1.crash 崩溃
He predicted correctly that there was going to be a stock market crash.
他正确地预测到将出现股市崩溃 。
2.impose tariff 征收关税
The government decided to impose a protective tariff on foreign cars.
政府决定对进口汽车征收保护税 。
3.in the offing 即将发生
A general amnesty for political prisoners may be in the offing.
可能即将对政治犯实行大赦 。
4.ramp up 增加
We've had to ramp up production to meet demand.
我们要增加产量以满足需求 。