1.Hunt: to look for something that is difficult to find 搜寻;搜索 V ~ (for sth)
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. 我到处都搜遍了,就是找不到它.
She is still hunting for a new job. 她还在找新工作.
2.ask around: to speak to a number of different people in order to try and get some information 四处打听;多方询问
I don't know of any vacancies in the company but I'll ask around. 我不知道公司有没有空缺,不过我会打听打听.
3.Basics: the simplest and most important things that people need in a particular situation 基础设施;基本需要 plural
Some schools lack money for basics like books and pencils. 有些学校缺少资金购买书本、铅笔之类的基本工具.
4.Renew: to make something valid for a further period of time 使继续有效;延长…的期限 VN
to renew a licence/lease/subscription/contract 延长执照/租约的期限;续订;续签合同
How do I go about renewing my passport? 我该如何去续签护照?
I'd like to renew these library books(= arrange to borrow them for a further period of time). 我想续借这几本图书馆的书.
5.Frugal: using only as much money or food as is necessary (对金钱、食物等)节约的,节俭的
a frugal existence/life 俭朴的生活
He has always been hard-working and frugal. 他一向勤俭.