1.albeit 虽然，尽管

Charles's letter was indeed published, albeit in a somewhat abbreviated form.

查尔斯的信确实被刊登了出来，尽管有些删节@xiESV^E3oRvKj8。

2.take up 开始从事

I firmly believe that my experience is adequate to take up this job.

我坚信我的经验足够让我从事这份工作vsrbL(~0jxjHKn2sVk。

3.soul mates 灵魂伴侣

Married Americans overwhelmingly believe they married the right person but not all of them believe in the idea of soul mates.

美国绝大多数已婚人士相信自己“选对了人”，但并不是所有人都相信“灵魂伴侣”一说u=S(,|FuHZBlb%MmwA4。

4.ice age 冰河时代

The discovery will help scientists unravel the mystery of the Ice Age.

这一发现将有助于科学家揭开冰川时代的奥秘UAYh13jtYDf9z(;。