学个词Learn a Word 第1348期 be bound to

　　今天我们要学的词是be bound to。 Be bound to, 一定会。巴勒斯坦向联合国提交申请，希望成为正式会员国。但是， "Analysts¹ say the Palestinian bid is bound to fail because the United States has threatened to use its veto power," 分析人士说，巴勒斯坦的申请一定会失败，因为美国已经表示，不惜使用否决权。 "If our defense² doesn't step up its game, the season is bound to end in disaster," 如果我们的防守不加强，这个赛季肯定会输得一塌糊涂。 "If you don't get enough sleep, your productivity is bound to suffer," 睡眠不足，肯定会让你的工作效率下降。好的，今天我们学习的词是be bound to...

1 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

2 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。