1. leave a mark on 留下痕迹
The scandal left a mark on his reputation.
那件丑事玷污了他的名声。
2. ripple across 波及
But the research also suggests damage caused by ocean acidification could ripple across economies around the world.
但研究还表明海洋酸化所造成的损害,可能波及世界各地的经济。
3. show no sign of 丝毫没有显示出……的迹象
So far, they show no sign of acknowledging this.
事情发展到现在,依然没有任何表明他们愿意承认这一点的迹象。
4. sticking point 症结;关键
That's been a major sticking point between the White House and leading Republican law makers.
主要的症结就出在白宫和共和党的主要法律制定者们身上。
n. (水、气、电)流,趋势
adj. 流通的











