咀嚼数字...? 噢,我知道了,a number cruncher就是会摆弄数字的人,也就是象会计那样会算帐的人。
LL: A number cruncher is someone who is good with numbers, like an accountant.
如果更多的资金被注入(很可能出现这种情况),财政部或者进行安然式的会计假帐,或者成为主要控股者。
If more capital is needed (as most expect), the Treasury will probably have either to embark on Enron-style creative accounting, or to become a majority shareholder.
除此之外唯一面临指控的人,是一个被控帮助麦道夫作假帐的会计人员。
The only other person to face charges has been an accountant accused of helping to mismanage Madoff's books.
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