1.but rather 而是
On the streets of Seoul, there was no sense of panic, but rather an undercurrent of anxiety.
在汉城的街道,没有恐慌感,而是一种焦虑的暗流 。
2.it's fair to say that 说句公道话;公平地说
It is fair to saythat a considerable amount of effort has gone into the project.
说句公道话,这一计划是花费了很大的心血的 。
3.a set of 一套;一组
The goal is not to have a set of precise numbers, but a set of reasonable estimates for an Earth-restoration budget.
这样做的目的并不是为了获得一套准确的数字,而是为修复地球的花费作出一套合理的估算 。
4.bet on 打赌
He said he would be delighted if the United States managed to stave off a recession, but added he would not bet on such an outcome.
他说,如果美国能设法度过衰退,他将非常高兴 。但是他说,他不会打赌一定会是这样的结果 。
n. 候选人,求职者