商务英语：今日热词——知识群体
《财富》(中文版)
2014年07月02日
EXAMPLE: The university's student clerisy consisted of a few thoughtful young people who read fine literature for pleasure, in contrast with the majority who only read books required by their classes.
这所大学的学生群体由两部分组成，少数是一些爱思考的学生，以阅读优秀文学作品为乐；相比之下，其他的大部分学生只读课程要求的书。
这所大学的学生群体由两部分组成，少数是一些爱思考的学生，以阅读优秀文学作品为乐；相比之下，其他的大部分学生只读课程要求的书。
今日单词：
| 单词 | clerisy |
| 中文释义 |
知识群体（名词） |
| 英文释义 |
(noun) Well-educated members of any nation, community, or group. |
| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: The university's student clerisy consisted of a few thoughtful young people who read fine literature for pleasure, in contrast with the majority who only read books required by their classes. 这所大学的学生群体由两部分组成，少数是一些爱思考的学生，以阅读优秀文学作品为乐；相比之下，其他的大部分学生只读课程要求的书。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 | ripple effect |
| 中文释义 |
连锁反应 |
| 英文释义 |
A series of events that are caused by a preceding event, like ripples caused by a pebble tossed in a pool of still water. |
| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: A major economic crisis in one large nation can cause a ripple effect that causes financial difficulties in many other parts of the world. 大国发生重大经济危机可能会带来连锁反应，导致世界其他地区出现金融困难。 |
