1. much as 尽管
Much as I'd like to blame you, I know I can't.
尽管我很想责备你，但我知道我不能这么做xM(320d-PN。

2. under siege 被包围
The city was under siege and food was getting scarce.
城市被包围了，粮食也越来越少T9IDPAD*!KXgEno]0Fna。

3. in a matter of weeks 几周内
UK officials said a decision on the size of the British contribution had not yet been made but would be finalised "in a matter of weeks".
英国官员表示，英国尚未就捐助规模做出决定，但将在“几周内”敲定).-[09^ZVZz#o_zZvmG|。

4. unnerved by 对……感到担忧
Investors were also unnerved by signs that the European economy seems to be slipping closer to recession.
投资者对于欧洲经济的衰退迹象也感到担忧WAo2rxHPIz。