小词详解 | wanton
美国政府肆意实施制裁引发他国人权危机受到国际社会强烈谴责。
The U.S. wanton imposition of sanctions has triggered human rights crises in other countries, which has been strongly condemned by the international community.
词汇
《经济学人》每日一词：vex
一想到别人在背后说他闲话，他就很恼火。
It vexed him to think of others gossiping behind his back.
小词详解 | creed
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
我梦想有一天，这个国家会站立起来，真正实现其信条的真谛：“我们认为这些真理是不言而喻的：人人生而平等。”
区别辨析man、mankind与humanity
man、mankind与humanity这些名词均有“人类”之意。
区别辨析make、cause、get、have与render
make、cause、get、have与render这些动词均有“使、使得”之意。
主题词汇 | 源自法语的英语复合词和短语
faux pas
英 [ˌfəʊ ˈpɑː] 美 [ˌfoʊ ˈpɑː]
有失检点、失态、失礼、失言
《经济学人》每日一词：embolden
他借酒壮胆，走上前去请她跳舞。
Emboldened by the wine, he went over to ask her to dance.
小词详解 | proclaim
美国自我标榜的公民权利和自由沦为空谈。
America's self-proclaimed civil rights and freedoms have become empty talk.
《经济学人》每日一词：turmoil
沧海横流，方显出英雄本色。
When the seas are in turmoil, heroes are on their mettle.
区别辨析make、fabricate、manufacture与produce
make、fabricate、manufacture与produce这些动词均有“做、制造”之意。
小词详解 | lobby
政商勾结瘫痪控枪议程。美国枪支利益集团为维护自身利益，开展强大政治游说。
Collusion between politicians and businesses paralyzes the gun control agenda. U.S. gun interest groups have mounted powerful political lobbying for their own interests.
主题词汇 | 源自法语的英语单词③
liaison
英 [liˈeɪzn] 美 [ˈliːəzɑːn]
联络、联系；联络员、联系人；（尤指一方或双方已婚的）私通、通奸
