1. be counted on to do sth. 指望某人做某事
They discovered that Wal-Mart couldn't be counted on to have the lowest price on some items.
他們發現,有些商品不能指望在沃爾瑪能找到最低價格 。
2. be poised to 準備……
The company began selling the iPad in nine countries last month and is poised to launch it in nine more countries in July.
該公司上個月已經開始在九個國家銷售這款iPad,還準備7月在另外九個國家發布 。
3. embark on sth. 開始;著手
But let me give you this advice as you embark on your journey here at Harvard.
在你們即將開始哈佛之旅之際,我想提出以下建議 。
4. make remarks on sth. 對……發表評論
It's impolite to make remarks on others' personal affairs.
對別人的私事說三道四是不禮貌的 。
adj. 慷慨的,大方的,自由主義的
n. 自