1.Lawmakers there feel it has no relevance today when we have electric lights and people work around the clock.
have no relevance没有关联,没有意义
He claims that the laws are antiquated and have no contemporary relevance.
他声称这些法规过于陈旧,已没有任何现实意义 。
around the clock昼夜不停;连续一整天
We can't afford to give you around-the-clock protection.
我们没有能力对你提供24小时的保护 。
2.Those in support of DST argue that it saves energy because lights are turned on later.
in support of支持;证明…正确
The presidents issued a strongly-worded statement in support of the government.
诸位总统联合发表了一份措辞鲜明的声明来支持该政府 。
turn on打开(水、电视、收音机、灯、煤气等)
I wish I knew how to turn on the heating.
真希望我知道怎么开暖气 。
3.People who tend to support DST are city workers, retail businesses, outdoor sports enthusiasts and businesses, tour operators, and others who benefit from increased light during the evening in summer.
tend to趋向;偏重
We tend to meet up for lunch once a week.
我们往往每周共进一次午餐 。
benefit from通过…获益
There is little doubt that skin does benefit from exfoliation.
毫无疑问,脱皮对皮肤有益 。