a collection of
一群
Our platoon consisted of a collection of farm boys from different areas around the country.
我们的进攻队员为一群来自全国不同地区的农场男孩。
a sense of achievement
成就感
Finishing graduate school gave Rita a sense of achievement.
完成研究所的学业为丽塔带来了一份成就感。
a variety of
各式各样的
This store offers a variety of electronic items.
这家商店提供了各式各样的电子产品。
abide by
遵守、坚持(规则、法令等)
You must abide by the contract.
你必须要遵守合约。
account for
(在数量等上)占,解释,导致
I can account for my lateness.
我可以解释我为何迟到。
add flavor to sth
为某物增添风味
Craig and Naomi are taking an evening class together in order to add flavor to their marriage.
克雷格和内奥米一起参加了一个晚上的课程,为了给他们的婚姻增添乐趣。
apply for
申请
Do we need to apply for a license to fish in this river?
我们在这条河钓鱼需要申请执照吗?
as a matter of fact
事实上
As a matter of fact, I don't really like Japanese food.
事实上,我不太喜欢日本食物。
as a result of
由于
The company's quality standards went down as a result of the increase in new, untrained workers.
由于未接受培训的新员工人数增加,所以这家公司的产品品质下降了。
as needed
照所需要的
You can put paper in the printer as needed.
你可以在打印机内放入你所需要的纸。
at a discount
低于平常价格、打折
We bought these car parts at a discount.
我们用折扣价购买了这些汽车零件。
at sb's expense
拿某人来开玩笑
It's not funny. You're making the joke at your son's expense.
这并不好笑。你这是在拿自己的儿子开玩笑。
attract criticism
遭受批评
If the company doesn't support environmental initiatives, it will attract criticism.
如果这家公司不支持环保计划的话,将会遭受批评。
attract one's attention
引起某人的注意
The billboard attracts our attention.
那个告示牌引起我们的注意。