The symbolic authority of the former(the monarchy) has legitimised the political authority of the latter(the military), providing cover for numerous coups. The most recent, in 2014, saw the military topple the government of the democratically elected Pheu Thai party.
They say it would cost too much for the American economy to move away from using oil and other fossil fuels.这句的for the American economy应该不是动词不定式逻辑主语吧,我感觉像是状语修饰谓语,意思是“对于……来说”。
Though left-handedness is inherited, and as much an integral part of its possessor as eye color or nose shape.这句话中,as much 是什么词性、什么意思?后面的as是作介词吗、是什么意思?