fail to
未达成(预期的事)
The florist failed to bring the flowers on time, so I don't think we should pay him.
花商没准时把花送来,所以我觉得我们不该付他钱。
fall into (a category)
落于(某种范畴)、归于(某一类)
I don't know if this kind of music falls into a specific category.
我不知道这一类的音乐是否归于某种特殊的范畴。
figure out
找出,解决,弄清楚
I can't figure out how to use the fax machine.
我不知道该如何使用这台传真机。
fill out
填写(表格)
Please fill out the tax form using a black pen.
请用黑笔填写这张纳税申报表格
follow a procedure
遵循某种程序
Being a phone operator requires following a procedure.
当一名接线员需要遵循一定的程序。
follow up
持续追踪(以使某事的结果更加成功)
It is important to follow up an interview with a thank-you e-mail.
面试过后通过写封表达感谢的电子邮件来持续追踪是很重要的。
for the duration (of sth)
在……的期间内
As the office was freezing, Wendy felt uncomfortable for the duration of the meeting.
因为办公室很冷,温迪在开会期间感到不舒服。