1. deliver a verdict 宣判
The jury delivered a verdict of unlawful killing.
陪审团对非法杀害行为作出了判决 。
2. barrel through 迅速……
David was barrelling throughthe hall towards her.
当时,大卫迅速穿过大厅朝她走去了 。
3. brace (oneself) for (sth.) 为……做好准备
I braced myself for that big bump by holding onto the seat in front of me.
前面会有强烈的颠簸,我赶紧抓紧了前排的座位 。
4. in contention to/for 争着……
We are still in contention for the first division title.
我们还在争那个冠军 。
5. be pivotal to 对……极为关键
I think he realized that he needed to send a clear signal that this new technology is pivotal to the future of Japan.
我认为他想传递一个信号,那就是这个新技术对日本的将来极为关键 。
n. 信号,标志
v. (发信号)通知、表示<