1.at least 至少
He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧 。
2.city residents 市民
He went along with the city residents as a common citizen to give his vote.
他以一个普通公民的身份和市民们参加了这次投票 。
3.close to 靠近
I was close to tears with frustration, but I held back.
我沮丧得快要哭出来,但我忍住了 。
4.total number 总数
The total number of species on the planet appears to be growing by leaps and bounds.
地球上的物种数目似乎正飞速增长 。
5.Washington, D.C.'s cherry trees are known around the world for their blossoms.
around the world 全世界
I went around the world in my gap year.
我在上大学前空闲的一年里周游了世界 。
She joined a dance company which took her around the world.
她加入了一个舞蹈团,到世界各地去演出 。
6.The beautiful flowers brighten up many areas along the Potomac River each spring.
brighten up 点亮
They have ordered a bit of greenery to brighten up the new wing at Guy's Hospital.
他们订购了一些绿色植物,以给盖伊医院的新配楼增添一抹亮色 。
If you're handy with a needle you could brighten up your sweater with daisies.
如果你针线活做得好,可以在自己的毛衣上绣几朵雏菊做点缀 。