1. act as 起……的作用
The tough new law should act as a deterrent.
这项严厉的新法将起到威慑作用 。
2. cut out 适合……
I left medicine anyway. I wasn't really cut out for it.
我还是放弃学医了,我真的不是那块料 。
3. mill about 乱动
Cattle sometimes mill about when they are frightened.
牛群受惊就会乱跑 。
4. in no small part 很大程度上
Heart health depends in no small part on diet and exercise, but genes are also crucial.
心脏的健康很大程度上依赖于饮食和锻炼,但基因同样也非常重要 。