1.work on 从事
You cannot prove conclusively that Sellafield caused cancer. You can only work on the basis of probability.
你们无法确切证明塞拉菲尔德核电厂引发了癌症 。你们只能基于可能性入手 。
2.ripple effects 连锁反应
Delayed flights have a ripple effect. Just one late flight could be carrying passengers for a dozen connecting services.
航班晚点会引发连锁反应 。仅仅一趟晚点的航班就可能运载着许多需要转机的乘客 。
3.in the wake of 随着
In the wake of developments in science and technology, man has become more capable of conquering nature.
随着科学技术的发展,人们征服自然的能力也越来越强了 。
4.back and forth 来回
They swayed back and forth, more or less in sync with the music.
他们来回摇摆,基本上与音乐同步 。
5.carry out 执行
The Social Democrats could still carry out their threat to leave the government.
社会民主党人仍有可能将其退出政府的威胁付诸实施 。