1.A number of 若干;一些
例句:This equipment has saved the lives of a number of new born children.
这套设备已经挽救了许多新生儿的生命。
2.chief executive 执行总裁
例句:He is to remain in the hot seat as chief executive.
他将继续留在公司总经理这个不好坐的位子上。
3.Reluctance to 不愿...
例句:Carmen's reluctance to fall in with Driver's plans led to trouble.
卡门不愿接受德赖弗的计划,由此引来了麻烦。
4.took pains to 煞费苦心地...
例句:He took pains to make me realize my mistake.
他费了很多力气,让我认识到自己的错误。