1.lame excuse/explanation 站不住腳的；無說服力的
例句：The claim that they lacked the necessary legal powers is a lame excuse.
它們聲稱自己缺乏必要的法律權(quán)力，這不過是個蹩腳的借口。

2.a promotional/publicity/sales gimmick 以推銷/宣傳/銷售為目的的花招
例句：As a promotional gimmick for my restaurant, I send out coupons offering people a free dinner on their birthdays.
作為餐館招攬顧客的花招，我寄出優(yōu)待券提供生日免費餐。

3.bring in 引進(jìn)，生廠，增加
例句：He brought in two new members last week.
他上周帶進(jìn)2名新成員。

4.pay for 付錢
例句：Of course, I'm quite willing to pay for the lost bike.
當(dāng)然，遺失了自行車我愿意賠償。