1. fits and starts 断断续续;走走停停
The car was almost completely broken down, but, with fits and starts, we were able to get it to a mechanic.
车子差不多报废了,但还是走走停停地撑到了一个汽修厂 。
2. hinge on 取决于
Mr Obama has so far been unwilling to support such measures, but his resolve may hinge on the mood of the electorate.
奥巴马迄今为止一直不愿支持这些举措,但他的决定可能还是要取决于选民的情绪 。
3. with respect to 至于
With respect to the summit, obviously we are going to be very busy over the next day and a half.
至于此次峰会,显然,接下来的一天半,我们会非常忙 。
4. at one's peril 将会十分危险;后果会十分严重
It is the most powerful political force in the world, and we ignore it at our peril.
该国是天下最强大的政治力量,忽视它我们势必会付出惨痛的代价 。
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