a lack of 缺乏
The main impediment to growth was a lack of capital.
影响发展的主要障碍是缺乏资本。

hear out 听某人把话说完
She needed him to hear her out and render advice.
她需要他把话听完并提出建议。

get a point 有道理
I admit that you have a point.我承认你有理。

branch out扩大活动范围
That Chicago businessman tried to branch out by opening several restaurants in the suburbs.
那个芝加哥商人想在效区开几家餐馆以扩大他的业务。

command attention 引起注意
Her short, plump figure thrust forward to command attention.
她那矮小丰满的身体倾向前方以引起大家的注意。