1. race against time 与时间赛跑
Those who are trying save our environment know they are in a race against time.
那些在努力拯救我们的环境的人知道,他们是在与时间赛跑 。
2. put out 发布
The Palace had, of course, put out a statement, but there was no intention for the Queen to speak.
王室当然已经发布了声明,但女王并不打算发表讲话 。
3. as a warning 引以为戒
This miserable historic lesson is of great necessity to be taken as a warning by all the party members .
我们全党同志一定要记取这个惨痛的历史教训,并引以为戒 。
4. close calls 惊险时刻
Sooner or later, his luck is going to run out. He's had too many close calls.
他的运气迟早会用光的 。他已经侥幸脱险好多次了 。
adj. 悲惨的,痛苦的,贫乏的