1.cast a ballot 投票

At one point, he said, that if Jesus could vote in Illinois, he would cast a ballot against Obama.

有一刻他说，如果上帝也能在伊利诺伊州投票，他也不会把票投给奥巴马(Y6]l_;pQ;f。

2.so far this year 今年以来

An earthquake scientist said the shift illustrated the huge force of the tremor, the biggest so far this year.

有地震专家表示，此次地震算得上是今年以来的最大一次地震，移动就证明了这次地震的威力Q|Qufh(GBt,zqpyu7。

3.be grappling with 苦苦应付

Japanese companies have been grappling with a strong yen and a faltering global economy.

日本企业一直在苦苦应付日元强劲而全球经济步履艰难的问题H=LM&&E%cb!s*yoD@EU。

4.on the line 事关……；冒着……的风险

Frank decided to put the job on the line and told the boss that he thought he was wrong.

弗兰克决定冒着丢工作的风险告诉老板他觉得老板错了2c1.Lqp.Vw*iry^dl。