1. be offset by 彌補;抵消
The overall picture for the global economy is healthy as the slow down in the US has been offset by strength in Europe and emerging markets.
世界總體經濟狀況仍舊健康,美國經濟增長的不景氣被歐洲以及新興市場的走強所彌補 。
2. walk-on player 替補球員;臨時球員;龍套角色
The following year he made the team as a walk-on player.
通過不斷地練習,他第二年就成為了替補隊員 。
3. find out about 得知;弄清有關……的情況
At the beginning of each of my webinars, I poll my attendees: "Where did you first find out about this webinar? "
每次在線研討會的開始,我都會問參加者:“你最先從哪里得知這次研討會的?”
4. It didn't hurt that 沒有壞處;有利的
It didn't hurt that it was a beautiful weather day!
那天天氣很好,這倒幫了他們的忙 。
n. 手勢,姿態
v. 作手勢表達