1.broader understanding 广泛的理解
The broader understanding helps them see the big picture.
这个广泛的理解帮助他们看到大局。

2.every so often 偶尔；时常
Every so often, though, he tried to confront himself.
虽然如此，他有时也尝试面对自己。

3.a pod of 一群
The whale is a member of a pod of about 50 sperm whales that live there.
这头鲸鱼是一群生活在此、数量在50上下的抹香鲸中的一员。