经济学人下载:了不起的黑人女作家托尼·莫里森(2)

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The baby's mother escaped from the fire along with two other children.
婴儿的母亲和另外两个孩子一起逃离了火海。

2.long to do渴望

She is very tenacious and will work hard and long to achieve objectives.
她是个锲而不舍的人，为了达到目标愿意长期苦干。

3.be forced to被迫
The banks would be forced to absorb large losses.
银行将被迫承受巨大的损失。

4.at any moment随时
Armed conflict may break out at any moment.
武装冲突有一触即发之势。