1.by one's account 按照某人自己的說法
Lional was accused of shoplifting but by his account he has never even been in shop concerned.
萊昂內爾被指控冒充顧客進行商店行竊,但是據他自己所說,他甚至從來沒有去過那家商店。
2.be removed from 被免職
That officer must be removed from his position.
那位軍官必須免職。
3.boost one's image 提升某人形象
Just as a nouveau riche may squander his money to boost his image and inflate his ego.
暴發戶可能揮金如土來提升形象,自吹自擂。
4.play a key role... 在...中起到決定性作用
It could become the most exclusive cultural club in town -- but it could also play a key role in funding the arts in years to come.
它可能成為倫敦城里最高檔的文化俱樂部,但可能也會在未來幾年在藝術品贊助方面起到決定性作用。