【2000年阅读Text 1，第1段】A history of long and effortless success can be a dreadful handicap, but, if properly handled, it may become a driving force. When the United States entered just such a glowing period after the end of the Second World War, it had a market eight times larger than any competitor, giving its industries unparalleled economies of scale.

　　1.effortless

　　adj.不费力的，轻松的

     【例句】

　　He is a skilful and effortless mechanic.

　　他是一位很有技巧、驾轻就熟的机械修理工.

　　2.dreadful

　　adj.糟糕透的;极严重的

　　【例句】

　　We have made a dreadful mistake.

　　我们犯了个极大的错误。

　　3.force

　　v.强迫，强制

　　癖义：n.力量，影响力;军队

　　【例句】

　　For years the army was the most powerful political force in the country.

　　多年来，军队一直是这个国家最 强大的政治力量。