考研英语词汇：128个熟词僻意词整理<8>

127. tell v. 区别，分辨,识别

Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a difference in how long the misery lasts. (CET-4, 2005.1, Passage 1, Paragraph 1)

嗓子疼、鼻子不通和浑身酸痛都会带来痛苦，但是能够识别其原因是普通感冒还是流感，对于这种痛苦持续的时间长短会有着重要的意义。

128. land v. (使)靠岸(登陆、降落)

Much of the language used to describe monetary policy, such as “steering the economy to a soft landing” or “a touch on the brakes,” makes it sound like a precise science. ( 1997, Text 5, Paragraph 1)

很多用来描述货币政策的词，如“引导经济软着陆”，“触动经济刹车”，听起来像是一门精确的科学。

107. might n. 权利力量势力

The might of the army could prove a decisive factor.

军队的力量最终可能成为一个决定性的因素。