pay off: 偿还
find out: 发现
for starters: 首先
the bottom line: 基本要点
at least: 至少
care about: 关心，在乎

语意表达：overstate: 夸张
句型操练：The authors no doubt overstated their case with a view to catching the public's attention...
这些作者无疑夸大了实情以吸引公众的注意力。
The importance of health education cannot be overstated.
健康教育的重要性再怎么说都不为过。
句型出处：Oh, that is overstating it ... a little.
你言过其实了，有一点。

语意表达：devastate毁坏，使不知所措
句型操练：Teresa was devastated, her dreams shattered.
特雷莎伤心欲绝——她的梦想彻底破灭了。
句型出处：If Carlos finds out about the money, he’ll be devastated.
如果Carlos发现信用卡的事情，他会很生气的。

语意表达：bluff: 吓唬、虚张声势
句型操练：The letter was a bluff...
这封信不过是吓唬人罢了。
It is essential to build up the military option and show that this is not a bluff...
关键是要做好采取军事行动的准备，以表明这不是虚张声势。
句型出处：But Gabrielle was the one who knew how to bluff.
Gabrielle是在这场赌博中善于虚张声势的赢家。