1. designate sb. as 任命某人為……
The boss designated me as the point person for this project, so you guys have to listen to me.
既然老板選我當了這個項目的負責人,你們就得聽我指揮 。
2. in line for 即將……輪到
Some argue that this combination of deflation-sapped growth and high debt makes Japan next in line for a Greek-style debt crisis.
一些人認為,通貨緊縮微弱增長加上高負債,希臘式債務危機下一個就輪到日本了 。
3. no match for 比不上
Carol is no match for her mother when it comes to cooking.
卡羅爾在烹飪方面不是她媽媽的對手 。
4. roll the dice 孤注一擲
What I want to do is roll the dice and put everything we have into this thing.
我想要做的,就是賭一把,全力以赴了 。
n. 沉思,推測,投機