重点讲解：
1. be far from 根本不；远远不；
Research on the matter is far from conclusive.
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2. take one's toll on 产生恶果；造成重大损失（或伤亡、灾难等）；
All 10 major sectors are expected to record lower profits, with basic materials, energy and financials leading the retreat, as the global economic downturn and tough financing markets take their toll on vast swathes of corporate America.
由于全球经济衰退和融资市场形势严峻影响众多美国企业，预计10个主要行业的利润都会下降，基础材料、能源和金融部门将处于降幅前列L;C.kcg7#Kp|kl。
3. compared to 与…相比；和…比起来；
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago.
与40年前相比，卫生保健的水平得到了极大提高v,VZljI^@V9J;m。
4. go through 经历，经受（尤指苦难或艰难时期）；
He was going through a very difficult time.
他正处于非常艰难的时期u(5**p.4v@。