1.set up 装配
Since the new computer system was set up, our work efficiency has gone up by 50%.
自从装了新的计算机系统后,我们的工作效率提高了百分之五十 。
2.ease off 减轻;缓和;放松
After the border agreement was signed, the tension between the two countries began to ease off.
边界协定签订以后,两国的紧张关系开始缓和下来 。
3.take advantage of 利用
Product advertisers make positive efforts to take advantage of the various factors in effectiveness.
商品广告商总是在积极努力利用各种各样的有效因素 。
4.have an advantage over 胜过,优于
In this respect, both Britain and United States have an undue advantage over China as English is an international medium of communication.
在这方面,英国和美国就占了优势,因为英文是国际上通用的媒介语 。
5.on the ropes 濒于失败;完全无力回击;处于困境
By repeatedly undercutting his price, his competitions soon had him on the ropes.
竞争者们一再削价与他抢生意,很快就逼得他走投无路了 。