1.to be honest 老实说
To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.
说实在的,她没帮上忙,反而成了累赘
。2.figure out 弄明白
They're trying to figure out the politics of this whole situation.
他们正试图弄明白整个形势的利害关系
。3.get in touch with 与……联系
You can get in touch with the school by telephone or by e-mail.
你可以通过电话或电子邮件与学校取得联系
。4.swing by 短暂拜访
I'll swing by the grocery store on my way.
我会路过去趟杂货店
。5.thought-provoking 发人深省的
This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking film.
这部电影令人捧腹,却又发人深省
。