1.set up 裝配
Since the new computer system was set up, our work efficiency has gone up by 50%.
自從裝了新的計算機(jī)系統(tǒng)后,我們的工作效率提高了百分之五十 。
2.ease off 減輕;緩和;放松
After the border agreement was signed, the tension between the two countries began to ease off.
邊界協(xié)定簽訂以后,兩國的緊張關(guān)系開始緩和下來 。
3.take advantage of 利用
Product advertisers make positive efforts to take advantage of the various factors in effectiveness.
商品廣告商總是在積極努力利用各種各樣的有效因素 。
4.have an advantage over 勝過,優(yōu)于
In this respect, both Britain and United States have an undue advantage over China as English is an international medium of communication.
在這方面,英國和美國就占了優(yōu)勢,因?yàn)橛⑽氖菄H上通用的媒介語 。
5.on the ropes 瀕于失敗;完全無力回?fù)簦惶幱诶Ь?/span>
By repeatedly undercutting his price, his competitions soon had him on the ropes.
競爭者們一再削價與他搶生意,很快就逼得他走投無路了 。