1.a part of 一部分
In 1823 Honduras became a part of the United Provinces of Central America.
1823年,洪都拉斯成为了中美洲联邦的一部分 。
2.tumble down 倒塌
If the foundations are flawed the house will come tumbling down.
如果地基不牢,房子将会倒塌 。
3.figure out 想办法
Scientists should figure out how to keep the natural world from mucking up the affairs of people.
科学家应该想办法防止大自然扰乱人类的活动 。
4.ran out of 用尽
I decided to paint the bathroom ceiling but ran out of steam halfway through.
我决定粉刷一下浴室的天花板,但干了一半就精疲力竭了 。
5.small businesses 小公司
People who run small businesses are frightened by the predatory behaviour of the banks.
小公司经营者被银行的掠夺行为吓坏了 。