妙語佳句:
1.They'll argue that your wife was suicidal.
argue:爭(zhēng)論, 辯論(是提出理由或證據(jù)為自己或自己一方的看法或立場(chǎng)辯護(hù),著重說理、論證和企圖說服。注意去argue一件事情的時(shí)候,常指反對(duì)該事情,才去argue,若是贊成該事情,不該用argue,而是用dispute。)
They argued the case for hours.
他們就這個(gè)案子辯論了幾個(gè)小時(shí)
2.it'll call Emily's mental state into question.
mental state:精神狀態(tài), 心理狀態(tài)
It is typically a very positive mental state.
它常代表一種很積極的精神狀態(tài)。
3.Emily's dead because she took their drug.
take drug:服藥/吸毒
She took drugs to dull the pain.
她吃了藥以減輕疼痛。
I am surprised to learn that he is taking drug.
聽說他在吸毒,我很吃驚。
4.I think we should take a little breather.
take a breather:歇一下
Let's take a breather before we go on.
喘口氣再干。
5.To be honest, I am craving a doughnut.
to be honest:說實(shí)在的, 老實(shí)說
We knew her to be honest.
我們知道她很誠實(shí)。
考考你:
明天被告會(huì)試圖讓你緊張。
你根本不了解失去心愛之人的感覺。
上期答案:
Kim's offered to take over as first chair.
But I imagine we're suing for wrongful death.