remind sb (about / of sth)
提醒;使想起:
'Don't forget the camera.' 'Remind me about it nearer the time.'
"别忘了带相机。" "到时候再提醒我一下。"
orient sb / sth (to / towards sb / sth)
朝向;面对;确定方向;使适应:
Our students are oriented towards science subjects.
我们教的学生都适应学理科。
give sb / sth half a chance
给…一些机会:
That dog will give you a nasty bite, given half a chance.
只要一有机会,那条狗就会狠咬你一口。
on time
准时
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time).
火车准点到达。
get it/catch it
听清楚;领会:
Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said.
对不起,我没听清楚你的话。