1.by one's account 按照某人自己的说法
Lional was accused of shoplifting but by his account he has never even been in shop concerned.
莱昂内尔被指控冒充顾客进行商店行窃,但是据他自己所说,他甚至从来没有去过那家商店。
2.be removed from 被免职
That officer must be removed from his position.
那位军官必须免职。
3.boost one's image 提升某人形象
Just as a nouveau riche may squander his money to boost his image and inflate his ego.
暴发户可能挥金如土来提升形象,自吹自擂。
4.play a key role... 在...中起到决定性作用
It could become the most exclusive cultural club in town -- but it could also play a key role in funding the arts in years to come.
它可能成为伦敦城里最高档的文化俱乐部,但可能也会在未来几年在艺术品赞助方面起到决定性作用。