1. whittle away 縮小...的差距
The shrinking of the labour force will whittle away at potential growth, consuming the means to pay for it.
勞動力規模的縮減將削弱發展潛力,堵塞還債通道
。2. touch down 降落;著陸
The plane should touch down at two o 'clock.
這架飛機應在兩點鐘降落
。3. in part 部分地;某種程度上的
Her success was due in part to luck.
她的成功在某種程度上是由于運氣好
。4. minimum wage 最低工資
Some of them earn below the minimum wage.
他們中的一些人掙的錢低于最低工資
。