讲解:
claim that
宣称;声称;断言:
He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing.
他声称他未得到公正的申述机会。
quarter of
四等份之一
The city is a quarter of a mile away.
城市离这里有四分之一英里远。
secure sth (for sb / sth); secure sb sth
(尤指经过努力)获得,取得,实现:
The team managed to secure a place in the finals.
球队拼得了决赛的一席之地。
flip sth (on / off)
按(开关);按(按钮);开(或关)(机器等)
She reached over and flipped off the light.
她伸过手去关掉了灯。
display sth (to sb)
陈列;展出;展示
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.
这次展览为当地艺术家提供了展示自己作品的机会。
demonstrate sth (to sb)
证明;证实;论证;说明
Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing.
我来向你说明一下我们面临的一些困难。
consequence (for sb / sth)
结果;后果:
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.
这项决定可能对该行业造成严重后果。