1.sift through 筛选
Due to the vast amounts of data stored, technology is needed to sift through it, make sense of it, and draw conclusions from it.
由于储存数据量非常巨大,因此需要通过技术手段从中筛选出有意义的数据并得出结论。
2.come upon 邂逅;碰到
When they come upon someone who can command their own silence, they understand, "This person is serious."
如果他们碰到的演讲者能让他们沉默,就会明白,“这个人是认真的。”
3.just on 将近,差不多
Eve, squinting at the clock, saw it was just on 7 a.m.
伊夫眯着眼瞥了一下钟,看到差不多是早上7点钟。
4.to one's horror 使某人恐惧、惊讶的是
Nevertheless, I was still measured and, to my horror, exceeded the limit.
尽管如此,我还是接受了检测。结果吓了我一大跳,我居然超标了。