311. Given high unemployment, inflationary problems, and slow growth in real earnings, a working wife can increase household income and relieve some of these pressing financial burdens.

译文　鉴于高失业率、各种通胀问题，以及实际工资增加过慢的情况，妻子参加工作能够增加家庭收入，减轻某些迫在眉睫的经济负担。

点睛　本句是个简单句，主干是...wife can increase...income and relieve...burdens。given在句中为介词，意为“鉴于，考虑到”，引导介宾短语given high unemployment...earnings作状语说明原因。

inflationary意为“通货膨胀的”。household意为“家庭的，家用的”。relieve意为“减缓，消除”。如：

Television did help to relieve boredom and isolation. 电视确实有助于消遣和排解孤独。

pressing意为“紧迫的，迫切的”。如：

There is a pressing need for more funds. 迫切需要更多的资金。

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