Everyday English 7.15

1. lament 哀悼，悲叹

Employers often lament the gap between what students learn in college and what they are expected to know to be job-ready.

2. Premium 额外费用，附加费，高昂的

The clients refused to pay a premium to extend the warranty.

3. Although a college degree may boost earnings, the value added by it decreases as the number of graduates increases.