1.in its quest to 为了
And so, inevitably, in his quest to liberate himself from Walter, he was drawn to entrepreneurship.
所以,为了要脱离沃尔特的控制,乔伊无可避免地被吸引着走上了创业之路 。
2.pressed for 急需;紧迫
I suggest that we skip the break and move on to the next point on the agenda, as we're a bit pressed for time.
因为时间紧张,我建议我们跳过休息时间,直接继续议程中的下一个问题 。
3.aside from 除了
Aside from her shoes and a sizable number of handbags, Ms. Mellon's clothing collection veers towards simpler pieces.
除了各种鞋子和包,梅隆的衣服都倾向于更为简单的设计 。
4.standing water 积水;死水
On the ground, between the cribs, was two to three inches of standing water -- a fertile breeding ground for malarial mosquitos.
婴儿床之间的位置有两到三英寸的积水,这些积水就是疟蚊的温床 。
n. 大厦,豪宅,楼宇