大学英语精读文本第4册Unit 1(9)

be wise or experienced enough not (to do sth.) 明事理而不至于

be at

be occupied with, be doing

make a dent (in)

make less by a very small amount; reduce slightly; make a first step towards success(in)减少一点；取得初步进展

cut into

reduce; decrease 减少

have no business

have no right or reason 无权，没有理由

settle for

accept, although not altogether satisfactory （无可奈何地）满足于

settle one's account

pay what one owes 结帐

quite a while

a fairly long time

draw(sb.'s) attention to

make sb. notice, or be aware of

for sale

intended to be sold

for rent

available to be rented

be done with

stop doing or using; finish 做完，不再使用

may/might/could as well

with equal or better effect 不妨，还不如，最好

Proper Names

Montgomery Ward

蒙哥马利—沃德百货公司

Sears, Roebuck