1.play an role in 扮演重要角色
The mass media now play an increasing role in shaping our opinions.
現(xiàn)在,大眾傳媒在影響我們的觀點方面起著越來越大的作用 。
2.angle for 使用手段謀取
Fans lined up as early as 4 a.m., 12 hours before the start of the film, to angle for an autograph or glimpse of their favorite star.
為了得到親筆簽名、或者僅僅看一眼他們心愛的偶像,影迷們早上4點,也就是在電影開播前12小時就開始排隊了 。
3.play down 使顯得不重要
The government are trying to play down their involvement in the affair.
政府極力淡化與該事的瓜葛 。
4.ramp up 使增加
Her challenge now is to ramp up production to meet demand.
她現(xiàn)在的挑戰(zhàn)的是提高產(chǎn)量以滿足市場需求 。
5.invest in 投資于
Before you invest in anything, you should familiarise yourself with the instruments and their risks.
投資任何東西前,你應(yīng)該對它和其風(fēng)險有足夠的認識 。