1.hedge (n.)树篱笆；保护手段
Gold is traditionally a hedge against inflation.
黄金是防范通货膨胀的一种传统手段。
2.decoration (n.)装饰，装潢
The decoration and furnishings had to be practical enough for a family home.
房子的装潢和家具都必须很实用，适合家居生活。
3.fence (n.)栅栏，篱笆
Villagers say the fence would restrict public access to the hills.
村民们说这个围栏将限制公众进入山区。
4.gamble (v.)赌博
Most people visit Las Vegas to gamble their hard-earned money.
大多数人拿着辛苦挣来的钱去拉斯维加斯赌博。
5.academic (adj.)学院的，大学的
The author has settled for a more academic approach.
那位作者已确定采用更为学术的方法。
6.bright (adj.)聪明的
Susan's a very bright and intelligent woman who knows her own mind.
苏珊是个非常聪明、有主见的女子。
7.imply (v.)说明，表明
Relationships between markets also imply unhealthy levels of speculation.
各类市场之间的关系也暗示了不健康的投机水平。
8.indicate (v.)表明，标示，指示
Past studies have indicated that optimistic answers indicate happy moods.
过去的研究已指出积极回答显示快乐的心情
9.casino (n.)赌场；俱乐部
Shares have been traded like they were chips in a casino.
股票在交易时就好像是赌场中的筹码