1.all but 几乎
When we are in buoyant health, death is all but unimaginable. We seldom think of it.
身体还健康时,我们会觉得死亡几乎是不可想象的,也很少思考这一问题。
2.de facto 事实上
De facto, marriage in the wake of trials and tribulations more often than not tends to boast more happiness and durability.
事实上,经历了痛苦磨难之后的婚姻往往更幸福,也更长久。
3.a host of 许多;大量;一大堆
I believe that this view is mistaken and that it leads to a host of entirely unnecessary difficulties.
我相信这种看法是错误的,还会导致一大堆完全不必要的困难。
4.have yet to 尚未;仍有待于
Arguably, voters have yet to wake up to just how much money.
值得商榷的是,选民们尚且没有意识到需要削减多少开支(才够)。
5.follow through on 将……坚持到底
He doesn't follow through on his good intentions.
他没有将他的好意坚持到底。











