重点讲解:
1. take into account 考虑到;把…计算在内;
例句:The children didn't take into account the result of what they had done.
孩子们没有想到他们所作所为的结果 。
2. rule of thumb (根据实际经验的)粗略估算;经验之谈;
例句:As a rule of thumb, a cup of filter coffee contains about 80mg of caffeine.
凭经验估计,一杯过滤咖啡约含80毫克咖啡因 。
3. on top of 另外;加之;除…之外(还);
例句:On top of that, I've got one extra bit of good news I think you might want to hear.
除此之外,我还有一个你想要听到的好消息 。
4. or else 否则的话;要不然;
例句:Make sure you are strapped in very well, or else you will fall out.
一定要系好安全带,否则会摔出去 。
5. end up (in) sth./doing sth. 最终;结果;到头来;
例句:We talked so long,I end up missing class.
我们谈了好久,把课都给误了 。
6. foot the bill 付账;买单;
例句:Who'll foot the bill for your stupid behaviour?
谁来为你的荒唐行为承担后果?
n. 咖啡因