1. designate sb. as 任命某人为……
The boss designated me as the point person for this project, so you guys have to listen to me.
既然老板选我当了这个项目的负责人,你们就得听我指挥 。
2. in line for 即将……轮到
Some argue that this combination of deflation-sapped growth and high debt makes Japan next in line for a Greek-style debt crisis.
一些人认为,通货紧缩微弱增长加上高负债,希腊式债务危机下一个就轮到日本了 。
3. no match for 比不上
Carol is no match for her mother when it comes to cooking.
卡罗尔在烹饪方面不是她妈妈的对手 。
4. roll the dice 孤注一掷
What I want to do is roll the dice and put everything we have into this thing.
我想要做的,就是赌一把,全力以赴了 。
n. 沉思,推测,投机