a collection of
一群
Our platoon consisted of a collection of farm boys from different areas around the country.
我們的進攻隊員為一群來自全國不同地區(qū)的農(nóng)場男孩。
a sense of achievement
成就感
Finishing graduate school gave Rita a sense of achievement.
完成研究所的學(xué)業(yè)為麗塔帶來了一份成就感。
a variety of
各式各樣的
This store offers a variety of electronic items.
這家商店提供了各式各樣的電子產(chǎn)品。
abide by
遵守、堅持（規(guī)則、法令等)
You must abide by the contract.
你必須要遵守合約。
account for
(在數(shù)量等上）占，解釋，導(dǎo)致
I can account for my lateness.
我可以解釋我為何遲到。
add flavor to sth
為某物增添風(fēng)味
Craig and Naomi are taking an evening class together in order to add flavor to their marriage.
克雷格和內(nèi)奧米一起參加了一個晚上的課程，為了給他們的婚姻增添樂趣。
apply for
申請
Do we need to apply for a license to fish in this river?
我們在這條河釣魚需要申請執(zhí)照嗎？
as a matter of fact
事實上
As a matter of fact, I don’t really like Japanese food.
事實上，我不太喜歡曰本食物。
as a result of
由于
The company’s quality standards went down as a result of the increase in new, untrained workers.
由于未接受培訓(xùn)的新員工人數(shù)增加，所以這家公司的產(chǎn)品品質(zhì)下降了。
as needed
照所需要的
You can put paper in the printer as needed.
你可以在打印機內(nèi)放入你所需要的紙。
at a discount
低于平常價格、打折
We bought these car parts at a discount.
我們用折扣價購買了這些汽車零件。
at sb's expense
拿某人來開玩笑
Its not funny. You're making the joke at your son's expense.
這并不好笑。你這是在拿自己的兒子開玩笑。
attract criticism
遭受批評
If the company doesn’t support environmental initiatives, it will attract criticism.
如果這家公司不支持環(huán)保計劃的話，將會遭受批評。
attract one s attention
引起某人的注意
The billboard attracts our attention.
那個告示牌引起我們的注意。
be accustomed to
習(xí)慣于.適應(yīng)……
Mr. Derek is accustomed to these very formal events.
德瑞克先生很習(xí)慣這些非常正式的場合。
be aware of
知道.了解，注意到
Are you aware of the extra hours that come with the position?
你知道那個職位要加班嗎？
be filled to capacity
客滿
The stadium was filled to capacity.
運動場坐滿了人。
be high on the agenda
重要的、優(yōu)先的
Getting the budget passed will be high on the agenda.
讓預(yù)算通過將是優(yōu)先考慮的。
be in the red
負(fù)債
I wouldn't invest in this company if I were you. They’ve been in the red for the past seven years.
如果我是你的話，我不會投資這家公司。他們過去七年都在負(fù)債。
be made of
由……做成、組成
The desks are all made of dark wood, which looks very professional.
那些書桌全是深色木頭做的，看起來非常有專業(yè)水準(zhǔn)。
be ready for
準(zhǔn)備好做（某事），可以立刻使用的
So, are you ready for your retirement?
那你準(zhǔn)備好要退休了嗎？
bind sb to do sth
使某人具結(jié)保證做某事
The contract binds Alex to play for the Giants for the next six years.
那份合約約束亞歷克斯于接下來的六年都要為巨人隊出賽。
bring in
賺進（利潤），招徠（顧客）
Answering the phone quickly helps a business bring in more sales.
迅速接聽電話可幫助公司帶來更多的業(yè)績。
bring together
使聚集
All her old colleagues were brought together for her retirement party.
她所有的老同事都被聚集來參加她的退休宴會。
bring sth under control
掌握、控制某事
The firefighters worked throughout the night to bring the fire under control.
消防員們工作了一整晚才將火勢控制下來。
bring up
開始說、提起（話題）
Does anyone want to bring up anything else before we close the meeting?
在我們結(jié)束會議前，還有人想提出什么嗎？
broaden one s horizons
拓展某人的視野
The reason Sabrina is traveling around the world is that she hopes to broaden her horizons.
賽布麗娜環(huán)游世界的理由是希望能拓展自己的視野。
build up
(使）增加，發(fā)展，建立
She has built up an extensive portfolio over the years.
近幾年來她已發(fā)展出廣泛的投資組合。
cash on delivery
貨到付款
Payment for this item will be cash on delivery.
這件物品的付款方式為貨到付款。
carry out
履行.實施
The officer carried out the assignment in a professional manner.
那名軍官很專業(yè)地完成了這項任務(wù)。
check in
報到，登記入?。ň频辏?BR> You need to check in first, or you won’t be able to get on the plane.
你必須先辦理登機手續(xù)，否則不能上飛機。
come as a surprise
突然發(fā)生
I didn’t know that you were married. That really comes as a surprise!
我不知道你結(jié)婚了。那真是突然！
come to an agreement
達(dá)成協(xié)議
We still haven’t come to an agreement with our supplier.
我們還是沒有和我們的供應(yīng)商達(dá)成協(xié)議。
come under scrutiny
接受檢査
The accounting practices of that company have come under scrutiny recently.
近那家公司的會計作業(yè)正在接受檢查。
come up with
想出（計劃、答案等）
We discussed my salary and came up with something we were both happy with.
我們討論了我的工資，并想出了雙方都滿意的數(shù)字。
compromise with sb on sth
就某事與某人妥協(xié)
I don’t think the opposition party will compromise with the ruling party on this new health bill.
我不認(rèn)為在野黨會在這個新的健康法案上和執(zhí)政黨妥協(xié)。
concentrate on
專注于……
Justin has a lot of trouble concentrating on his homework.
賈斯廷很難專注在自己的功課上。
deal with
我比較喜歡參加旅行團，這樣我就不必計劃了。
I prefer to go on organized tours so I don’t have to deal with the planning.
從扣掉
deduct A from B
會計說他們將從我的工資中扣掉25美元。
The accountant says they're going to deduct $I25 from my salary.
要求退費
demand a refund
克里斯為他太太在那家店買的所有瑕疵玩具要求退費。
Chris demanded a refund for all the faulty toys his wife had bought at the store.
講價、殺價
drive a hard bargain
艾瑞克砍掉了原價的30%。他很會殺價。
Eric knocked thirty percent off the original price. He drives a hard bargain.
(因持續(xù)做某事而）惹惱某人、把某人逼瘋
drive sb to distraction
使某人發(fā)瘋/生氣
The noise from the construction going on next door is driving me to distraction.
隔壁持續(xù)的施工噪音快把我逼瘋了。
一群
Our platoon consisted of a collection of farm boys from different areas around the country.
我們的進攻隊員為一群來自全國不同地區(qū)的農(nóng)場男孩。
a sense of achievement
成就感
Finishing graduate school gave Rita a sense of achievement.
完成研究所的學(xué)業(yè)為麗塔帶來了一份成就感。
a variety of
各式各樣的
This store offers a variety of electronic items.
這家商店提供了各式各樣的電子產(chǎn)品。
abide by
遵守、堅持（規(guī)則、法令等)
You must abide by the contract.
你必須要遵守合約。
account for
(在數(shù)量等上）占，解釋，導(dǎo)致
I can account for my lateness.
我可以解釋我為何遲到。
add flavor to sth
為某物增添風(fēng)味
Craig and Naomi are taking an evening class together in order to add flavor to their marriage.
克雷格和內(nèi)奧米一起參加了一個晚上的課程，為了給他們的婚姻增添樂趣。
apply for
申請
Do we need to apply for a license to fish in this river?
我們在這條河釣魚需要申請執(zhí)照嗎？
as a matter of fact
事實上
As a matter of fact, I don’t really like Japanese food.
事實上，我不太喜歡曰本食物。
as a result of
由于
The company’s quality standards went down as a result of the increase in new, untrained workers.
由于未接受培訓(xùn)的新員工人數(shù)增加，所以這家公司的產(chǎn)品品質(zhì)下降了。
as needed
照所需要的
You can put paper in the printer as needed.
你可以在打印機內(nèi)放入你所需要的紙。
at a discount
低于平常價格、打折
We bought these car parts at a discount.
我們用折扣價購買了這些汽車零件。
at sb's expense
拿某人來開玩笑
Its not funny. You're making the joke at your son's expense.
這并不好笑。你這是在拿自己的兒子開玩笑。
attract criticism
遭受批評
If the company doesn’t support environmental initiatives, it will attract criticism.
如果這家公司不支持環(huán)保計劃的話，將會遭受批評。
attract one s attention
引起某人的注意
The billboard attracts our attention.
那個告示牌引起我們的注意。
be accustomed to
習(xí)慣于.適應(yīng)……
Mr. Derek is accustomed to these very formal events.
德瑞克先生很習(xí)慣這些非常正式的場合。
be aware of
知道.了解，注意到
Are you aware of the extra hours that come with the position?
你知道那個職位要加班嗎？
be filled to capacity
客滿
The stadium was filled to capacity.
運動場坐滿了人。
be high on the agenda
重要的、優(yōu)先的
Getting the budget passed will be high on the agenda.
讓預(yù)算通過將是優(yōu)先考慮的。
be in the red
負(fù)債
I wouldn't invest in this company if I were you. They’ve been in the red for the past seven years.
如果我是你的話，我不會投資這家公司。他們過去七年都在負(fù)債。
be made of
由……做成、組成
The desks are all made of dark wood, which looks very professional.
那些書桌全是深色木頭做的，看起來非常有專業(yè)水準(zhǔn)。
be ready for
準(zhǔn)備好做（某事），可以立刻使用的
So, are you ready for your retirement?
那你準(zhǔn)備好要退休了嗎？
bind sb to do sth
使某人具結(jié)保證做某事
The contract binds Alex to play for the Giants for the next six years.
那份合約約束亞歷克斯于接下來的六年都要為巨人隊出賽。
bring in
賺進（利潤），招徠（顧客）
Answering the phone quickly helps a business bring in more sales.
迅速接聽電話可幫助公司帶來更多的業(yè)績。
bring together
使聚集
All her old colleagues were brought together for her retirement party.
她所有的老同事都被聚集來參加她的退休宴會。
bring sth under control
掌握、控制某事
The firefighters worked throughout the night to bring the fire under control.
消防員們工作了一整晚才將火勢控制下來。
bring up
開始說、提起（話題）
Does anyone want to bring up anything else before we close the meeting?
在我們結(jié)束會議前，還有人想提出什么嗎？
broaden one s horizons
拓展某人的視野
The reason Sabrina is traveling around the world is that she hopes to broaden her horizons.
賽布麗娜環(huán)游世界的理由是希望能拓展自己的視野。
build up
(使）增加，發(fā)展，建立
She has built up an extensive portfolio over the years.
近幾年來她已發(fā)展出廣泛的投資組合。
cash on delivery
貨到付款
Payment for this item will be cash on delivery.
這件物品的付款方式為貨到付款。
carry out
履行.實施
The officer carried out the assignment in a professional manner.
那名軍官很專業(yè)地完成了這項任務(wù)。
check in
報到，登記入?。ň频辏?BR> You need to check in first, or you won’t be able to get on the plane.
你必須先辦理登機手續(xù)，否則不能上飛機。
come as a surprise
突然發(fā)生
I didn’t know that you were married. That really comes as a surprise!
我不知道你結(jié)婚了。那真是突然！
come to an agreement
達(dá)成協(xié)議
We still haven’t come to an agreement with our supplier.
我們還是沒有和我們的供應(yīng)商達(dá)成協(xié)議。
come under scrutiny
接受檢査
The accounting practices of that company have come under scrutiny recently.
近那家公司的會計作業(yè)正在接受檢查。
come up with
想出（計劃、答案等）
We discussed my salary and came up with something we were both happy with.
我們討論了我的工資，并想出了雙方都滿意的數(shù)字。
compromise with sb on sth
就某事與某人妥協(xié)
I don’t think the opposition party will compromise with the ruling party on this new health bill.
我不認(rèn)為在野黨會在這個新的健康法案上和執(zhí)政黨妥協(xié)。
concentrate on
專注于……
Justin has a lot of trouble concentrating on his homework.
賈斯廷很難專注在自己的功課上。
deal with
我比較喜歡參加旅行團，這樣我就不必計劃了。
I prefer to go on organized tours so I don’t have to deal with the planning.
從扣掉
deduct A from B
會計說他們將從我的工資中扣掉25美元。
The accountant says they're going to deduct $I25 from my salary.
要求退費
demand a refund
克里斯為他太太在那家店買的所有瑕疵玩具要求退費。
Chris demanded a refund for all the faulty toys his wife had bought at the store.
講價、殺價
drive a hard bargain
艾瑞克砍掉了原價的30%。他很會殺價。
Eric knocked thirty percent off the original price. He drives a hard bargain.
(因持續(xù)做某事而）惹惱某人、把某人逼瘋
drive sb to distraction
使某人發(fā)瘋/生氣
The noise from the construction going on next door is driving me to distraction.
隔壁持續(xù)的施工噪音快把我逼瘋了。