1.a time of ...時期
例句:It was a time of agitation and revolt.
這是一個動蕩不安,反抗四起的時期。
2.a combination of ...的結合;二者合一
例句:The family's reaction was always a combination of shock and joy.
那全家人的反應總是驚喜交集。
3.have nothing to do with 與...無關
例句:You had better have nothing to do with him.
你最好不要跟他交往。
4.associated with 與...有關;與...有聯(lián)系
例句:He is associated with his sons in business.
他和他的兒子們合伙做生意。