重點講解:
1. thanks to 幸虧;歸因于;
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown.
由于有了汽車,美國人很快就獲得了前所未有的行動自由
。2. have a handle on (理解、解決問題的)方法,途徑;
This one was a doozy but we think we finally have a good handle on it now.
這個問題有點麻煩,不過我們認為現在已經能很好的處理它了
。3. react to (作出)反應;回應;
Someone allergic to milk is likely to react to cheese.
對牛奶過敏的人可能對奶酪也有不良反應
。4. rely on 依賴;依靠;
Many animals rely on concealment for protection.
許多動物靠藏匿自己來避害
。