1.sooner than later 尽早
Your emotions could explode if you don't face them sooner than later.
如果你不尽早面对它们,你的情绪会爆发
。2.grapple with 努力克服
The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution.
新政府还需尽力解决空气污染问题
。3.no … in sight 目前还没有……
There is no prospect of compromise in sight.
目前还没有和解的希望
。4.iron fist 铁腕
He died in 1985 after ruling Albania with an iron fist for 40 years.
他用铁腕统治了阿尔巴尼亚40年后,于1985年去世
。5.cast a pall 蒙上阴影
The unrest has cast a pall over what is usually a day of national rejoicing.
动荡的局势给往常举国欢庆的日子蒙上了阴影
。