1. phenomenon 現(xiàn)象

But their so-called prosperity is only a temporary phenomenon.
但他們所謂的繁榮只是一個暫時的現(xiàn)象。

International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon.
國際恐怖主義并不是近年才有的現(xiàn)象。

2. motive 動機(jī),目的

Can we assign jealousy as the motive for the crime?
我們能否確定這一犯罪動機(jī)是出於嫉妒?

Her prime motive was personal ambition.
她的主要動機(jī)是為了實(shí)現(xiàn)個人的志向.

3. ultimately 最后,最終

His rashness led ultimately to his ruin.
他的急燥鹵莽最終導(dǎo)致了他的毀滅。

Every value they created ultimately redounded to his boss.
他們創(chuàng)造的價值最后全進(jìn)了他們老板的腰包。

4. advocate 主張,提倡

I don't really believe in capital punishment, I'm just playing the devil's advocate.
我并非真正主張應(yīng)該有死刑, 只是故意唱唱反調(diào)罷了.

He advocates reducing military spending.
他主張削減軍費(fèi)開支。