1. wait long 久等,等很久
例句:
But if the film is allowed to wait long enough--until the filmmakers are dead, until neorealism is less an inspiration than a memory--"the bicycle thief" escapes from its critics and becomes, once again, a story.
但是如果电影能够等上很长的时间等到导演编剧们去世,等到新现实主义不再是灵感,而只是回忆的时候《偷自行车的人》回避掉对它的批评,再次成为一个故事。
2. take a look at 看看,看
相当于look at。
例句:
Let's take a look at eight of the worst offenders.
让我们看看其中的八个最恶的独裁者。
3. would rather do sth 宁愿做某事,想要做某事
例句:
What he would rather do is create some slack for himself and enjoy his job more.
那么,他宁愿为自己创造一些空闲,更好的享受工作。
4. have sth for the main course 主菜吃……
例句:
Here's the "main course" what have you got for me?
这是"主菜"你给我找了什么?
5. flag down 招呼某人过来,碰到某人
例句:
Get out to the road, flag down anyone you see.
到大路去,碰到什么人也好。
6. do without sb/sth 将就,在没有……的情况下做……
例句:
Some councils do without a formal leader and function more like a sports team.
某些委员会没有正式的领导,其功能更像运动队。