英美概况（第二版）USA Chapter 4 Economy.pptVIP

New words and expressions sneeze: v. exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one’s nose打喷嚏 — The pepper in the food caused me to/made me sneeze. cruise: v. travel at a moderate speed慢速行驶 —Several privateer often cruise near the entrance of the channel. insistence: n. continual and persistent demands坚持，强调，坚决主张 —Your insistence on causelessness removes all hope of the world ever changing. New words and expressions assembly: n. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit集合，集会, 议会，装配 — The production is greatly increased due to a new assembly line installed. lobby: v. detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors 游说 — The anti-nuclear lobby is becoming stronger. pension: n. a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working 退休金 — A pension is often commutable into a lump sum. New words and expressions mutual funds: n. a regulated investment company with a pool of assets that regularly sells and redeems its shares共同基金 — Usually individuals do this through money market mutual fund. recreation: n. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates消遣，娱乐 — Sport and recreation have always been part of university life. liquidity: n. being in cash or easily convertible to cash; debt paying ability流动性，偿债能力 — The bank has progressively increased its liquidity. embroil: v. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action使卷入，使混乱 — I was reluctant to embroil myself in his problems. Notes Adam Smith 亚当斯密（1723-1790）是经济学的主要创立者。 The Wealth of Nations 《国富论》，亚当斯密所著。 the Progressive Movement 美国进步运动，美国史学界一般把1900年～1917年间美国所发生的政治、经济和社会改革运动统称进步运动。 Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) 谢尔曼反托拉斯法 the Protestant work ethic新教工作道德，以专注的现世目标、克俭的生活作风、负有责任感的勤劳工作和合理的行为算计为特征。 the Time Warner Center时代华纳，是美国的一家大型媒体公司。 Notes Chicago Board Options Exchange 芝加哥期权交易所，是由芝加哥期货交易所的会员所组建。它的的正式成立，标志着期权交易进入了标准化、规范化的全新发展阶段。 Chicago Mercantile Exchange 芝加哥商品交易所，于18