fail to
未達成(預期的事)
The florist failed to bring the flowers on time, so I don't think we should pay him.
花商沒準時把花送來,所以我覺得我們不該付他錢。
fall into (a category)
落于(某種范疇)、歸于(某一類)
I don't know if this kind of music falls into a specific category.
我不知道這一類的音樂是否歸于某種特殊的范疇。
figure out
找出,解決,弄清楚
I can't figure out how to use the fax machine.
我不知道該如何使用這臺傳真機。
fill out
填寫(表格)
Please fill out the tax form using a black pen.
請用黑筆填寫這張納稅申報表格
follow a procedure
遵循某種程序
Being a phone operator requires following a procedure.
當一名接線員需要遵循一定的程序。
follow up
持續追蹤(以使某事的結果更加成功)
It is important to follow up an interview with a thank-you e-mail.
面試過后通過寫封表達感謝的電子郵件來持續追蹤是很重要的。
for the duration (of sth)
在……的期間內
As the office was freezing, Wendy felt uncomfortable for the duration of the meeting.
因為辦公室很冷,溫迪在開會期間感到不舒服。