1.the best of the best 精英中的精英;最好中的最好;好中最好
Part of it was the fact that there was a chance to work with the best of the best.
其中的一个原因是我有机会与最优秀的人合作
。2.call for 接(人);要求;呼吁;需要
Your plan will call for a lot of money.
你的计划需要许多钱
。3.beat up 痛打;毒打;殴打
Look, you wouldn't beat up a woman any more than I would beat up a cripple.
听着你不会打女人,我也不会打一个瘸子
。4.in poor shape 不像样
With the world economy in poor shape, it is all but impossible.
在世界经济形势糟糕的情况下,这几乎是不可能的
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