The issue was laid on the table。
那一议案被搁置一边。
12. royalty n. 版税
The writer gets a 10% royalty on each copy of his book。
本书的每一次再版，作者将从中获得百分之十的版税。
13. level v. 对准，指责
Serious accusations have been leveled against the minister。
对部长提出了严厉的指控。
14. hide n. 皮革，兽皮
Parchment made from such hide。
羊皮纸由这样的皮革制成的。
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，拼凑
It is impossible to piece together the broken vase。
已经打碎的花瓶， 再也无法拼合了。
17. assume vt. 承担；采取
The three countries would be strongly armed, and must not assume any obligation to disarm。
三个国家都得拥有强大的武装，决不承担裁减军备的任何义务。
18. boast v. 以有······而自豪
England can well boast of its numerous scenic spots and historical relics。
英格兰以拥有许多名胜古迹而自豪。
19. package n. 一揽子交易(计划等)
He tried to tantalize me by revealing that the Soviet Union was prepared to discuss a package deal。
他想要逗弄我，于是就露出口风说，苏联愿意讨论一揽子交易。
20. blue a. 沮丧的，阴郁的
It really is blue Monday after a wonderful weekend。
过了愉快的周末之后，星期一〔要上班〕实在是令人沮丧。
