Lesson4ThetragedyofoldageinAmerica分析.pptVIP

restrain vt. 抑制, 阻止, 束缚, 剥夺 He couldnt restrain his curiosity. We must not restrain children of their liberty.  arbitrary adj. 任意的, 专制的, 武断的, 霸道的 Most presidents in this African country are arbitrary rulers.这个非洲国家的总统大多数是专横的统治者。 I have no idea of what is in fashion so my choice is quite arbitrary. 我不知道什么时兴，因此我的选择是非常随意的。 What can we possibly conclude from these discrepant points of view? discrepant (a): different 有差异的 discrepancy (n): difference; failure to agree 差异 They reached widely discrepant conclusions. 他们的结论大相径庭。  wishful thinking 如意算盘，痴心妄想 stark 1. adj,（外表上）简陋的，荒凉的 the st