1.hold off 抵挡住
Between 1987 and 1990, Steffi Graf largely held off Navratilova's challenge for the crown.
1987至1990年间,施特菲·格拉芙基本上抵挡住了纳芙拉蒂洛娃对其冠军地位的挑战 。
2.a reminder of 回忆
The mining town, now a mere carcass, is a reminder of a past era.
现在只剩下废墟的矿城使人回想起过去的时代 。
3.a salute to 致敬
His first words were a salute to the people of South africa.
他开口首先向南非人民致敬 。
4.launch assault 进攻
But they are expected to launch an assault on the European marketplace.
但预计他们将对欧洲市场发起一轮攻势 。
5.bear the brunt 遭到冲击
Women and youth bear the brunt of the resulting shortfall in employment.
妇女和年轻人被雇佣对市场的冲击是造成工作岗位短缺的另一个因素 。