时间:2019-01-21 作者:英语课 分类:跟着英剧练发音


英语课

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M: As far as I’m concerned, Groby is Christopher’s to do what he likes with. So if you 


can produce his written authorization 1, I have no objection to your living at Groby. But 


of course, if what you say is true, he might want to live at Groby with Miss Wannop.


S: Well, that’s why I’m asking you now…


 


M: I’m afraid you overestimated 2 my authority, which does not extend to France, and in 


any case does not exceed General Campion’s in matters that concern the army. Thank 


you for coming to see me. 


S: Utter nonsense! I’ll buy a ticket at the station! See if they can stop me. 



n.授权,委任状
  • Anglers are required to obtain prior authorization from the park keeper.垂钓者必须事先得到公园管理者的许可。
  • You cannot take a day off without authorization.未经批准你不得休假。
对(数量)估计过高,对…作过高的评价( overestimate的过去式和过去分词 )
  • They overestimated his ability when they promoted him. 他们提拔他的时候高估了他的能力。
  • The Ministry of Finance consistently overestimated its budget deficits. 财政部一贯高估预算赤字。