1.work on 從事
You cannot prove conclusively that Sellafield caused cancer. You can only work on the basis of probability.
你們無法確切證明塞拉菲爾德核電廠引發了癌癥 。你們只能基于可能性入手 。
2.ripple effects 連鎖反應
Delayed flights have a ripple effect. Just one late flight could be carrying passengers for a dozen connecting services.
航班晚點會引發連鎖反應 。僅僅一趟晚點的航班就可能運載著許多需要轉機的乘客 。
3.in the wake of 隨著
In the wake of developments in science and technology, man has become more capable of conquering nature.
隨著科學技術的發展,人們征服自然的能力也越來越強了 。
4.back and forth 來回
They swayed back and forth, more or less in sync with the music.
他們來回搖擺,基本上與音樂同步 。
5.carry out 執行
The Social Democrats could still carry out their threat to leave the government.
社會民主黨人仍有可能將其退出政府的威脅付諸實施 。