Ø in the light of (=considering; taking into account) 考慮到, 根據(jù)
We have revised our plan in the light of these changes.
我們已經(jīng)根據(jù)這些變化修改了計劃。
Ø throw light on ( = make clear, explain) 使…更為清楚, 提供線索, 闡明
A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question.
Ø in line with(=in agreement with)符合,一致
brought the front wheels into line; a wage agreement in line with current inflation. 使前輪成同向行駛；和先行通貨膨脹相配合的工資協(xié)議
Ø long for(=want very much)渴望,希望得到
I longed for a bicycle. 我特想要輛自行車。
Ø for long 很久,很長時間(否定句疑問句中)
`Did you live there?’n`Not for long.’
Ø before long (=soon)不久, 過了不久以后
"Before long, the noise dropped completely and the boat began to drift gently across the water."
"不久,轟鳴聲完全消失了,于是這只船開始慢悠悠地漂浮在水面上。"
Ø in the long run (=in the end)從長遠(yuǎn)來說,后;
It’ll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather.
使用真正的皮革終究是比較便宜的。
Ø in the short term (從短期來說)
The WTO is not the best place to address this issue in the short term.
Ø (be) at a loss 不知所措；虧本
sold the merchandise at a loss. 賠本賣出貨物
I am at a loss to understand those remarks.
Ø be at ease. 安逸,自由自在
put the soldiers at ease while waiting for inspection.
等待檢閱時讓士兵們稍息
Ø major in 主修（某課程）
I major in Applied Chemistry.
Ø as a matter of fact 實(shí)際上, 事實(shí)是
I’m going there tomorrow, as a matter of fact.
實(shí)際情況是我明天就要去那兒。
Ø by all means 1. (=at all costs)不惜一切 2. (=certainly) 當(dāng)然行;
If you feel you need to ask any questions, by all means do so.
He was determined to become leader by all means
Ø by means of用…;
They succeeded by means of patience and sacrifice.
他們靠耐心和犧牲而取得了成功
Ø by no means 完全不, 決不
This remark by no means should be taken lightly.
這次講話絕不能等閑視之
Ø in memory of 為紀(jì)念…
The congress opened with a minute’s silence in memory of those who died in the struggle.
Ø on the mend (=in the process of recovering) 好轉(zhuǎn), 在康復(fù)中
We are trying to put inflation back into its cage and our economy is on the mend. 我們正在設(shè)法控制通貨膨脹，同時改善我們得經(jīng)濟(jì)。
Ø mention sth to sb 向某人提起某事
I hope you didn’t mention my name to her.
我希望你沒有向她提到我的名字。
Ø at the mercy of (=in the power of) 任…擺布, 在…支配下
drifting in an open boat, at the mercy of the elements. 在一敞篷船中漂泊，任由暴風(fēng)雨擺布
Ø be in a mess 亂七八糟, 處境困難 make a mess of 弄亂, 打亂
Your room is in a mess. Please tidy it.
你的房間雜亂不堪，請把它打掃干凈。
We have revised our plan in the light of these changes.
我們已經(jīng)根據(jù)這些變化修改了計劃。
Ø throw light on ( = make clear, explain) 使…更為清楚, 提供線索, 闡明
A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question.
Ø in line with(=in agreement with)符合,一致
brought the front wheels into line; a wage agreement in line with current inflation. 使前輪成同向行駛；和先行通貨膨脹相配合的工資協(xié)議
Ø long for(=want very much)渴望,希望得到
I longed for a bicycle. 我特想要輛自行車。
Ø for long 很久,很長時間(否定句疑問句中)
`Did you live there?’n`Not for long.’
Ø before long (=soon)不久, 過了不久以后
"Before long, the noise dropped completely and the boat began to drift gently across the water."
"不久,轟鳴聲完全消失了,于是這只船開始慢悠悠地漂浮在水面上。"
Ø in the long run (=in the end)從長遠(yuǎn)來說,后;
It’ll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather.
使用真正的皮革終究是比較便宜的。
Ø in the short term (從短期來說)
The WTO is not the best place to address this issue in the short term.
Ø (be) at a loss 不知所措；虧本
sold the merchandise at a loss. 賠本賣出貨物
I am at a loss to understand those remarks.
Ø be at ease. 安逸,自由自在
put the soldiers at ease while waiting for inspection.
等待檢閱時讓士兵們稍息
Ø major in 主修（某課程）
I major in Applied Chemistry.
Ø as a matter of fact 實(shí)際上, 事實(shí)是
I’m going there tomorrow, as a matter of fact.
實(shí)際情況是我明天就要去那兒。
Ø by all means 1. (=at all costs)不惜一切 2. (=certainly) 當(dāng)然行;
If you feel you need to ask any questions, by all means do so.
He was determined to become leader by all means
Ø by means of用…;
They succeeded by means of patience and sacrifice.
他們靠耐心和犧牲而取得了成功
Ø by no means 完全不, 決不
This remark by no means should be taken lightly.
這次講話絕不能等閑視之
Ø in memory of 為紀(jì)念…
The congress opened with a minute’s silence in memory of those who died in the struggle.
Ø on the mend (=in the process of recovering) 好轉(zhuǎn), 在康復(fù)中
We are trying to put inflation back into its cage and our economy is on the mend. 我們正在設(shè)法控制通貨膨脹，同時改善我們得經(jīng)濟(jì)。
Ø mention sth to sb 向某人提起某事
I hope you didn’t mention my name to her.
我希望你沒有向她提到我的名字。
Ø at the mercy of (=in the power of) 任…擺布, 在…支配下
drifting in an open boat, at the mercy of the elements. 在一敞篷船中漂泊，任由暴風(fēng)雨擺布
Ø be in a mess 亂七八糟, 處境困難 make a mess of 弄亂, 打亂
Your room is in a mess. Please tidy it.
你的房間雜亂不堪，請把它打掃干凈。