1. come in the form of 以……的形式出现
例句:It may come in the form of an enlightening book or set of tapes or your spiritual counselor and a workshop.
它可能是一本醍醐灌顶的书,可能是几卷磁带,也可能是你的心理咨询师或一次研讨会
2. paid maternity leave 带薪产假
例句:The UK is to extend paid maternity leave to a year from 9 months by the end of the current session of parliament.
英国欲在本届议会期满前将带薪产假从9个月延长至1年 。 。
3. of sorts
例句:He managed to make a curtain of sorts out of an old sheet.
他勉强用旧床单拼出了一副窗帘 。 。
4. hard truth 令人难以接受的事实
例句:The hard truth that Mary was killed in a car accident was a great shock to her parents.
玛丽死于车祸这一严酷的事实使她的父母十分震惊 。