1.cut into 削减
A class-action lawsuit over wholesale drug prices has cut into profits; still, its stock is up 23% over the past year.
一场针对药品批发价格的集体诉讼削减了公司的利润 。但是公司的股价在过去10年中上涨了23% 。
2.in coalition with 与……联盟
The move was greeted by support from the Liberal Democrats, who govern in coalition with Mr Cameron's Conservatives.
工党的举动得到自由民主党的支持,该党已经与卡梅伦的保守党联盟 。
3. challenge from 来自……的挑战
RIM will soon be facing a new challenge from Nokia, which has long been a cherished brand in Europe.
RIM公司即将面临来自欧洲老牌劲旅诺基亚的挑战 。
4.get tough on 对……采取强硬立场/态度
We have to clamp down and get tough on the dissidents.
我们必须对敌对分子采取强硬立场,向他们施压 。
n. 挑战
v. 向 ... 挑战