1. endorsement of sth. 某人對某事的贊同/支持
He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president.
總統很快就通過了這一方案,他希望能穩住這一局勢 。
2. set a goal of 設立一個……的目標
He also set a goal of doubling exports over the next five years, an increase he claimed would create two million jobs.
他也立下了五年內將出口總值翻一番的目標,聲稱此舉將增加兩百萬就業機會 。
3. fearful of 擔心;害怕
He said he's not fearful of the press or criticism but he didn't appreciate its impact on the firm's companies.
他說他并不害怕媒體的報道或者批評,他這是不希望因此影響到公司 。
4. turn on a dime 急轉彎;迅速改變
The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a dime, even at high speeds.
這臺車駕駛起來非常靈敏,即使是高速行駛,也能進行急轉彎 。
adj. 劇烈的,嚴重的,嚴峻的,嚴厲的,嚴格的