学个词 12:pump

 今天要学的一个词是：pump。pump，Pump一般是指泵，或抽水机。可是今天讲的pump是指汽车加油站的泵。英国石油公司宣布停止在阿拉斯加的石油开采，《洛杉矶时报》的标题说：Oilfield Closure to Hit Pumps, 意思是: 油田关闭将影响油价。 

石油供应量减少油价必然会升高，但是分析人员说："...it was too early to say how much pump prices would rise," - 意思是：要说油价会涨多少还为时过早。Consumers¹ complain that rising prices at the pump have hit their pockets -- 消费者抱怨不断上涨的油价使他们的支出增加。最好的办法是少开车，少加油 -- drive less, go less often to the pump! 今天学的一个词是: pump...

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消费者，顾客( consumer的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Consumers are very nervous about the future. 消费者对未来非常忧虑。
• The future of the company will depend crucially on how consumers respond. 这家公司的未来主要取决于消费者的反应。