1.lucky break 幸运的突破
例句:I got my lucky break when I won a 'Young Journalist of the Year' competition.
我时来运转,在"年度最佳青年记者"竞赛中取胜。
bad breaks 倒霉
We've had a few bad breaks (= pieces of bad luck) along the way.
我们一路上遭遇了几次厄运。
2.a morale/confidence booster 士气/信心的激励
例句:At the very least, it is a morale booster. Fire can also be used to distill water cook, and provide light for you and your rescuers.
至少火能够鼓舞你的士气,另外还能用来蒸馏水、蒸煮食物、为自己和救援人员提供照明。
3.promote sb (from sth) (to sth) 提升;晋升
例句:She worked hard and was soon promoted.
她工作勤奋,不久就得到提升了。
He has been promoted to sergeant.
他已晋升为巡佐。
4.came out 被获知;为人所知
例句:The full story came out at the trial.
案情始末在审判时真相大白。
It came out that he'd been telling lies.
后来才知道他一直在说谎。











