1.in consequence of 由于，因为 ... 的缘故

In consequence of having to use after-burners more fuel is consumed.
由于必须使用加力燃烧室，消耗了较多的燃料。

2.calculate on vt. 期待(指望，依靠)

We can't calculate on (having) good weather for the barbecue.
我们不能指望著(有)好天气才去烧烤。

3.propitious adj. 顺利的，适合的，吉祥的

People like to hear propitious sentences.
人们都喜欢听吉利的话。

4.postscript n. 附笔

As a postscript to his letter he added that he loved her.
他在信中加上附言，写上了他爱她。

5.at length adv. 终于(最后，详细地)

I arrived at that city at length.
我最终到达了那个城市。

6.defer vt. 延期，缓召，把 ... 委托给他人 vi. 耽搁，延误，遵从

I shall defer replying till I hear from home.
我将等接到家信以后再给你答复。