1. gain ground 取得进展
I thought it was gaining ground in the ratings after a slow start.
我认为经历了一个比较慢的开始后,这个节目已经开始在评级方面取得进展了 。
2. shuffle around 走来走去
Filch grabbed a quill from a pot on his desk and began shuffling around looking for parchment.
费尔奇从书桌上的一只罐子里抓过一支羽毛笔,然后拖着脚走来走去,寻找羊皮纸 。
3. a verdict on 对……的判决
But the jury did not reach a verdict on 10 other counts.
但是陪审团并未就另外10项罪名达成有效裁决 。
4. cater to 迎合
He also said that despite the importance of the Asian market, the company does little to alter design to cater to Asian tastes.
他还说,虽然亚洲市场很重要,但是江诗丹顿公司很少会为迎合亚洲顾客的品位而更改其设计风格 。
n. 陪审团,评委会
adj. 临时用的