1. deliver a verdict 宣判
The jury delivered a verdict of unlawful killing.
陪审团对非法杀害行为作出了判决7#X2Kfr]M(+[[L[,z+j。

2. barrel through 迅速……
David was barrelling throughthe hall towards her.
当时，大卫迅速穿过大厅朝她走去了e4hp,h-OoFo!4^kS。

3. brace (oneself) for (sth.) 为……做好准备
I braced myself for that big bump by holding onto the seat in front of me.
前面会有强烈的颠簸，我赶紧抓紧了前排的座位KSZRk*k%s|v4Hz[P]MS。

4. in contention to/for 争着……
We are still in contention for the first division title.
我们还在争那个冠军;G^poJ]YEmB-qu2]~D。

5. be pivotal to 对……极为关键
I think he realized that he needed to send a clear signal that this new technology is pivotal to the future of Japan.
我认为他想传递一个信号，那就是这个新技术对日本的将来极为关键P!9xoRX0KyJv-O。