短语讲解:
1. The growth rate was under eight percent, compared to rates of 10 percent or more a few years ago.
compare to 把…比作, 喻为; 与…相比
例句:Cultural life in the country cannot compare to that of a large city.
农村的文化生活不能与大城市的相比拟。
2. At the congressional hearing, another House member asked whether the stagnation will lead to a collapse.
lead to 导致; 把…带到; 领到
例句:That may lead to a serious split in our class.
那可能导致我们班的严重分裂。
3. Mr. Cohen added that many authoritarian governments were able to continue steady economic growth.
be able to 能够
例句:He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。