1. leave a mark on 留下痕迹
The scandal left a mark on his reputation.
那件丑事玷污了他的名声 。
2. ripple across 波及
But the research also suggests damage caused by ocean acidification could ripple across economies around the world.
但研究还表明海洋酸化所造成的损害,可能波及世界各地的经济 。
3. show no sign of 丝毫没有显示出……的迹象
So far, they show no sign of acknowledging this.
事情发展到现在,依然没有任何表明他们愿意承认这一点的迹象 。
4. sticking point 症结;关键
That's been a major sticking point between the White House and leading Republican law makers.
主要的症结就出在白宫和共和党的主要法律制定者们身上 。
n. (水、气、电)流,趋势
adj. 流通的