6月10日商务英语
《财富》(中文版)
2010年06月10日
high-rise;at the behest of someone or something
今日单词：
| 单词 |
high-rise
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| 中文释义 |
高楼大厦（名词）
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| 英文释义 |
(noun) A tall modern building, usually having ten or more stories.
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: My new home is in a high-rise that includes a balcony, but since I'm afraid of heights I am afraid to use it. 我的新家在一栋高楼里，带一座阳台，但由于恐高，我害怕住这房子。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 |
at the behest of someone or something |
| 中文释义 |
在……要求下
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| 英文释义 |
A formal expression meaning "as requested by someone or something of great authority".
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: At the behest of the mayor, the important visitor was greeted at the airport by a group of city officials. 在市长的要求下，一群城市官员到机场迎接这位重要的客人。 |
