1. instinct for ……的本能/天分/直觉
Some people seem to have an instinct for knowing where a good bargain is to be found.
有些人似乎生来就知道哪儿有好买卖可做Y;k~1|AlIkIYTX4&x!;s。

2. might just as well 倒不如；干脆
If Felix is doping, you might just as well put down the starting guns for good.
如果连菲利克斯都使用了兴奋剂，你干脆连发令枪也扔了得了ioIX7@idzA77li。

3. in a matter of 只是……的事
The surgery is all over in a matter of a few seconds.
就几秒钟的事，手术就结束了dz9fQUpT.]R。

4. in the face of 面临
Bernanke is trying to send a positive message that the recovery will last in the face of growing threats.
伯南克试图传递积极信号，尽管面临诸多威胁，美国经济复苏仍会持续%r&0vnYC!@Az]R。