1. endorsement of sth. 某人对某事的赞同/支持
He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president.
总统很快就通过了这一方案,他希望能稳住这一局势 。
2. set a goal of 设立一个……的目标
He also set a goal of doubling exports over the next five years, an increase he claimed would create two million jobs.
他也立下了五年内将出口总值翻一番的目标,声称此举将增加两百万就业机会 。
3. fearful of 担心;害怕
He said he's not fearful of the press or criticism but he didn't appreciate its impact on the firm's companies.
他说他并不害怕媒体的报道或者批评,他这是不希望因此影响到公司 。
4. turn on a dime 急转弯;迅速改变
The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a dime, even at high speeds.
这台车驾驶起来非常灵敏,即使是高速行驶,也能进行急转弯 。
adj. 剧烈的,严重的,严峻的,严厉的,严格的