杂志英语听力:国会能控制住大型科技公司吗?(3)

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1. leave sth. aside 撇开……不谈
If we leave aside nuclear war, nothing seems likely to halt the ascent of the big emerging countries.
如果我们不考虑核战争的因素，似乎没有什么能够阻止新兴大国的崛起。

2. the breach of 违背
In the traditional theory of contract law, rescission and responsibility for the breach of contract are two independent relief system.
在传统的合同法理论当中，合同解除与违约责任是两种各自独立的救济制度。

3. hold off on 推迟
She decided to hold off on her vacation for a while longer.
她决定将休假再往后推迟推迟。

4. keep sth. in check 控制住
Unemployment was stillkept in check but the economy was stagnating.
失业问题仍在掌控之中，但整个经济仍然陷于停滞。