妙語佳句:

What can I do for the Department of Defense?我能為國防部做些什么?

the Department of Defense:國防部

The Pentagon is another name for the Department of Defense.

五角大樓是國防部的代名詞。

The Department of Defense is located in Washington D.C.

國防部坐落于華盛頓。

there are certain endeavors where your lack of personal connection would be considered an advantage由于你缺少人際關(guān)系，在這里卻成為你的一大長處

lack of:缺乏

The flowers are wilting for lack of water.

這些花因缺水而漸漸枯萎。

Her decision seems to show a lack of political judgment.

她的決定似乎顯示出缺乏政治判斷力。

Are you going to to give me a raise?你是來替我加薪的嗎?

give a raise:加薪

He said he'd be given a raise soon.

他說他不久會加工資。

The management announced that they would give a raise to all employees.

資方宣布他們將對所有員工加薪。

考考你:

由于你缺少人際關(guān)系，在這里卻成為你的一大長處

你是來替我加薪的嗎?

上期答案:

You may complete your assignments at your whim.

It's extremely hot in here with the windows closed and extremely noisy with them open.