1.to be honest 老實說
To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.
說實在的,她沒幫上忙,反而成了累贅
。2.figure out 弄明白
They're trying to figure out the politics of this whole situation.
他們正試圖弄明白整個形勢的利害關系
。3.get in touch with 與……聯系
You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
你可以通過電話或電子郵件與學校取得聯系
。4.swing by 短暫拜訪
I'll swing by the grocery store on my way.
我會路過去趟雜貨店
。5.thought-provoking 發人深省的
This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking film.
這部電影令人捧腹,卻又發人深省
。