1.with the help of 借助于
With the help of skilful gerrymandering, the Party has never lost an election since.
这个政党通过巧妙地改划选区而使此后的选举无往不胜 。
2.in pieces 破碎
The equipment was taken down the shaft in pieces.
该设备被拆卸成几部分送下了井 。
3.in the middle of 在中间
I reached for the lamp, which stood in the middle of the table.
我伸手去够位于桌子中央的灯 。
4.freeze up 冻住
Ice could freeze up their torpedo release mechanisms.
冰可能会冻死他们的鱼雷发射装置 。
5.manage to 成功完成
Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database
为了便于讨论,不妨假定我们成功地建立了一个令人满意的数据库 。