1.period of time 一段时间
例句:The inscription of the monument has worn away over a long period of time.
年深月久,碑文已经磨灭了 。
2.short-term 短期的
例句:Investors weren't concerned about short-term profits over the next few years.
投资者不关心今后几年里的短期收益 。
3.press on 压,按
例句:You have to press on the handle to turn it,it's very stiff.
你必须用力压这个把手,再转动它,它不太灵活了 。
4.administer to 用药
例句:Painkiller was administered to the boy.
已经给那个孩子服了止痛药 。