英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0223 - 作为中国人，你牙好吗？

Topic1-China Railway Corporation Determines Ticket Prices

 

China's National Development and Reform Commission announced that China Railway Corporation has been authorized¹ to independently determine the prices of high speed rail tickets. What changes it may bring?

 

Topic2-Chinese Parents Hindered from 2nd Baby due to No Baby-care Worry

 

To have a second child or not is the question of many young Chinese couples have been contemplating².

 

A recent online opinion poll conducted in Guangzhou, a southern Chinese city, shows that close to 90-percent of families rate the biggest obstacle for having a second baby is a lack of helpers.

 

Topic3-Chinese People's Teeth Protection

 

Toothache is a joy killer³, especially when a delicious meal is laid in front of you. Experts are saying dental health has been neglected by Chinese people for years. Is having bad teeth a long-time headache for many Chinese people?

1 authorized   

a.委任的，许可的

参考例句：

• An administrative order is valid if authorized by a statute.如果一个行政命令得到一个法规的认可那么这个命令就是有效的。

2 contemplating   

深思，细想，仔细考虑( contemplate的现在分词 )； 注视，凝视； 考虑接受（发生某事的可能性）； 深思熟虑，沉思，苦思冥想

参考例句：

• You're too young to be contemplating retirement. 你考虑退休还太年轻。
• She stood contemplating the painting. 她站在那儿凝视那幅图画。

3 killer   

n.杀人者，杀人犯，杀手，屠杀者

参考例句：

• Heart attacks have become Britain's No.1 killer disease.心脏病已成为英国的头号致命疾病。
• The bulk of the evidence points to him as her killer.大量证据证明是他杀死她的。