1. deliver a verdict 宣判
The jury delivered a verdict of unlawful killing.
陪審團對非法殺害行為作出了判決 。
2. barrel through 迅速……
David was barrelling throughthe hall towards her.
當時,大衛迅速穿過大廳朝她走去了 。
3. brace (oneself) for (sth.) 為……做好準備
I braced myself for that big bump by holding onto the seat in front of me.
前面會有強烈的顛簸,我趕緊抓緊了前排的座位 。
4. in contention to/for 爭著……
We are still in contention for the first division title.
我們還在爭那個冠軍 。
5. be pivotal to 對……極為關鍵
I think he realized that he needed to send a clear signal that this new technology is pivotal to the future of Japan.
我認為他想傳遞一個信號,那就是這個新技術對日本的將來極為關鍵 。
n. 信號,標志
v. (發信號)通知、表示<