name
確定;說定;準確陳述
同義詞:specify
Name your price.
給個價吧。
They're engaged, but they haven't yet named the day (= chosen the date for their wedding).
他們訂婚了,但還未確定結(jié)婚日期。
gratitude to sb for sth
the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
感激之情;感謝
He smiled at them with gratitude.
他向他們笑了笑表示謝意。
I would like to express my gratitude to everyone for their hard work.
我要對所有辛勤勞動的人表示感謝。
sentence
判決;宣判;判刑
a jail / prison sentence
判處監(jiān)禁
a light / heavy sentence
輕判;重判
to be under sentence of death
被判處死刑
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be).
法官宣布了判決。
skirt
skirt around sth
skirt round sth
to avoid talking about a subject, especially because it is difficult or embarrassing
繞開,回避(話題)
He carefully skirted the issue of where they would live.
他小心地避開了他們將住在何處這個問題。
She tactfully skirted around the subject of money.
她巧妙地避口不提錢的事。