英语学习❶

trickle——a small amount which can increase.

涓涓细流——少量的增长

Eg:Charity workers were disappointed when only a trickle of aid arrived.

慈善工作者很失望，因为只有少量的援助到达。

captives——trapped people or animals.

“俘虏”——被困的人或动物

Eg:There were hundreds of captives after the battle.

战斗结束后有数百名俘虏。

tipping point——a critical time where things might suddenly change for the worse.

临界点——事情可能突然变糟的临界时刻

Eg:Inflation is at a tipping point. People can't afford the basics.

通货膨胀正处于临界点，人们买不起基本的东西。

staging——planning and doing

使发生——计划和做

Eg:The workers staged a walkout after hearing about the pay cut.

工人们在听说减薪后举行了罢工。