1.long shot 可能性极小的事
I know it's a long shot, but well worth trying.
我知道可能性不大，但还是非常值得一试的hn0Ks#%ck_.WoPdJeii#。

2. at the outset 在开始的时候
It adds a significant cost to operating a business, and this cost is often impossible to quantify at the outset.
它明显地增加了开店的成本，但这些成本又无法在开始时确定[5E@R23J4|!q6。

3. on one's own merits 靠自己
I can assure you that she got the job on her own merits and not because she is the CEO's daughter.
我可以向你保证，她能获得这个职位靠的是她的实力，而不是因为她是CEO的女儿S)c^05%&sz1_O。

4. in the driver's seat 占主导地位
Now he knows he's in the driver's seat and can wait for a better deal.
现在，他知道自己是占主导地位的，所以他还可以再等等，看有没有更划算的bxK2B6#08&Ta。