Unit One
1.通过很多热心人士的努力，庆祝仪式的资金准备就绪了。（in place） Money is in place for the ceremony through many warm-hearted people’s efforts. 2.因为你很可靠，所以我愿意向你诉说心里话。(pour out one’s heart) I am willing to pour out my heart to you because you are reliable.
3.虽然汤姆上个月才大学毕业，但是他工作起来和熟练工人一样好。(as well as) Although Tom graduated from college a month ago, he worked as well as a skilled worker.
4.我们向人们介绍可持续发展如何与我们的日常生活紧密相连，而且希望这个概念能够深入人心。(take root in)
We explain to people how “sustainable development” is closely linked with our everyday life and hope that this concept can take root in our community.
5. 在战争爆发两年之后，这两个兄弟把他们的感受毫无拘束地说了出来。(open up)
The two brothers opened up about their feelings two years after war broke out.
1.Nevertheless, friendship is an essential ingredient in the making of a healthy, rewarding life.
然而，友谊是拥有健康而有意义的人生所必需的组成部分。
2. This has been the worst weather that I go through since the beginning of this year. 这是今年年初以来我所经历的最坏的天气。
3. The later investigations did open up to me new points of view. 后来的各种考查确实使我获得了新的观点。
4. We have explored every avenue but could not find a good solution. 我们探索了过各种途径，但是没有找到好的解决办法。
5. Peter likes his new car very much and has it tuned up several times a year. 皮特很喜欢他的新车，一年总要把车送去检修几次。
Unit Two
1.由于他的努力，音乐会比我们预期的更成功。(thanks to)
Thanks to his effort, the concert is more successful than we have expected.
2.因为所有人的努力，我们公司渡过了一个又一个的经济危机。(pull through)
Because all of us work hard, our company has pulled through one economic crisis after another. 3.大多数人都热爱大自然，向往和平自由的美好生活。而没有可持续发展，这一切都不太可能。(long for)
Most people love nature and long for peace and freedom, which is not quite possible without sustainable development.
4.博物馆里的每一张照片都让我们想起战争的残酷。(remind of) Every photo in the museum reminds us of the cruelty of the war. 5.你最好亲自去，而不要派某个人代表你。(in person)
Instead of sending somebody on your behalf, you had better go in person. 6.他预测在未来的几年里这个地区不会发生地震。(break out)
He predicted that earthquakes would not break out in the next few years in this area.
1.The further shrinking of these markets will cause economic crises to break out. 市场的进一步缩小将会导致经济危机的爆发。
2.All of us long for a chance to visit Shanghai because of the World Expositions. 因为世博会，我们都很渴望有机会去上海。
3.My English teacher suggests we download the latest English movies from the Internet. 我们的英语老师建议我们在网上下载最新的英文电影。
4.If no one has the courage to speak out and point out the problems in this project, the project will not be improved.
如果没人站出来说出这个项目的问题，这个项目就不能改进。
5. We believe that the company can pull through the economic crisis with the help of friends. 我们相信在朋友们的帮助下公司能渡过这场经济危机。
6.Many doctors are puzzled by the new flu and try their best to find solutions as soon as possible. 很多医生对这个新型的感冒很困惑，并尽他们所能及早找到解决方法。
Unit Three
1. 美国人倾向超前消费。(tend to) Americans tend to spend more than they have.
2. 他解释说自己不是故意做这件事的。(on purpose) He explained that he hadn't done it on purpose . 3. 我不想让你承担责任。(put a burden on) I don't want to put a burden on you.
4. 要到那农舍去唯有穿过田地。(access to) The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. 5. 他们想尽一切办法防止公司破产。(stave off)
They made all the efforts to stave off bankruptcy of the company.
1.Excessive smoking and drinking tend to cloud the brain. 烟酒过度会影响人的理解及判断能力。
2.Race-goers will be given a number which will correspond to a horse running in the race.
骑马者将会有一个与比赛中的马的号码一致的号码。
3.The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to stimulate the economy and stave off a recession.
美联储降低利率以刺激经济，防止衰退。
4.I always associate the smell of jasmine with Uruguay. 我一闻到茉莉花就联想到乌拉圭。
5.Diesel price hike will put an increased burden on agriculture. 柴油价格的上涨会给本已负重的农业带来更多的压力。
Unit Four
1.我一定程度上同意他的观点，但绝不是完全同意。(by no means) I would agree with him up to a point, but by no means completely. 2.有二十名运动员争夺这一面跳远金牌。(compete for) Twenty athletes competed for the long jump gold medal. 3.我们必须准备应付最坏的情况。(prepare oneself for) We must prepare ourselves for the worst. 4.很多新城市在沙漠中崛起了。(grow up) Many new cities grow up in the desert.
5.我有充分的理由相信他是无辜的。(there is every reason to) There is every reason for me to believe that he is innocent. 6.总有一天他会明白诚实是有好处的。(it pays to) One day he will realize that it pays to be honest.
1.His judgment in this matter was by no means infallible. 在这件事上他的判断决非无可指责。
2.Chances are that firms from across the country will come to compete for the contract. 很可能全国各地的公司都会来争订这个合同。
3.She knew there were problems, and she was prepared for anything to happen. 她知道有些问题，而她已准备好应付一切。
4.Stop acting like a child with your bad temper! Do grow up! 不要耍小孩子脾气！快成人吧！
5.In view of her behavior, there is every reason for you to be suspicious. 就她的行为而言，你有充分理由表示怀疑。
6.It never pays to believe you must be cleverer than your opponent. 认为自己一定比对手聪明毫无益处。
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