C-13:cronylsm 偏爱
A:This small town has many serious problems.
A:这个小镇存在很多严重的问题。
B:What's the cause?
B:什么原因呢?
A:The mayor and high officials practice cronyism and a large number of guys who are good at nothing occupy many important positions.
A:市长和高层官员们任人唯亲,一大批不学无术之人占据了很多重要的职位。
B:I see why it lags behind other towns.
B:我明白为什么这个小镇落后于其他城镇了。