The issue was laid on the table。
那一議案被擱置一邊。
12. royalty n. 版稅
The writer gets a 10% royalty on each copy of his book。
本書的每一次再版，作者將從中獲得百分之十的版稅。
13. level v. 對準(zhǔn)，指責(zé)
Serious accusations have been leveled against the minister。
對部長提出了嚴(yán)厲的指控。
14. hide n. 皮革，獸皮
Parchment made from such hide。
羊皮紙由這樣的皮革制成的。
15. screen v. 包庇
I am not willing to screen your faults。
我不愿包庇你。
16. piece v. (together)拼合，拼湊
It is impossible to piece together the broken vase。
已經(jīng)打碎的花瓶， 再也無法拼合了。
17. assume vt. 承擔(dān)；采取
The three countries would be strongly armed, and must not assume any obligation to disarm。
三個國家都得擁有強(qiáng)大的武裝，決不承擔(dān)裁減軍備的任何義務(wù)。
18. boast v. 以有······而自豪
England can well boast of its numerous scenic spots and historical relics。
英格蘭以擁有許多名勝古跡而自豪。
19. package n. 一攬子交易(計劃等)
He tried to tantalize me by revealing that the Soviet Union was prepared to discuss a package deal。
他想要逗弄我，于是就露出口風(fēng)說，蘇聯(lián)愿意討論一攬子交易。
20. blue a. 沮喪的，陰郁的
It really is blue Monday after a wonderful weekend。
過了愉快的周末之后，星期一〔要上班〕實在是令人沮喪。
