1.in regard to 关于
I will speak to the mayor in regard to city planning.
我要向市长就城市规划问题进言 。
2.under threat 遭受威胁
Britain's rarest breeding birds are under threat from fanatical and selfish egg collectors.
英国最珍贵的种鸟正因为那些狂热而自私的鸟蛋收集者而面临着威胁 。
3.retaliation for 报复
The attack is thought to have been in retaliation for last week's bombing.
这次攻击被认为是对上周轰炸的报复行动 。
4.pay respects to 敬意
Why don't you pay respects to the Sun ancestors?
你为什么不对我们孙家的祖宗行礼?
5.poised to 准备
The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China
这家公司看来很有把握在中国取得重大突破 。