1.be worth doing 值得做某事
There had not seemed to be anything worth doing.
似乎没有什么事情值得去做 。
2.in search of 寻找
It was a place to which genteel families came in search of health and quiet.
这是上流社会家庭寻求健康和静谧的场所 。
3.draw up 草拟
They agreed to draw up a formal agreement.
他们同意起草一份正式协议 。
4.owing to 由于
Owing to staff shortages, there was no restaurant car on the train.
由于缺人手,这趟火车上没有餐车 。
5.learn a lesson 吸取教训
It is hoped that you can learn a lesson from this accident.
希望你们能从这次事故中吸取教训 。