1. race against time 與時間賽跑
Those who are trying save our environment know they are in a race against time.
那些在努力拯救我們的環境的人知道,他們是在與時間賽跑 。
2. put out 發布
The Palace had, of course, put out a statement, but there was no intention for the Queen to speak.
王室當然已經發布了聲明,但女王并不打算發表講話 。
3. as a warning 引以為戒
This miserable historic lesson is of great necessity to be taken as a warning by all the party members .
我們全黨同志一定要記取這個慘痛的歷史教訓,并引以為戒 。
4. close calls 驚險時刻
Sooner or later, his luck is going to run out. He's had too many close calls.
他的運氣遲早會用光的 。他已經僥幸脫險好多次了 。
adj. 悲慘的,痛苦的,貧乏的