重点讲解:
1. ahead of 早于;在…之前;
The Prime Minister was speaking ahead of today's meeting.
首相在今天的会议开始之前作了发言 。
2. in place (法律、政策、行政体系等)正在运作,就位;
Similar legislation is already in place in Wales.
类似的法规在威尔士已经就位 。
3. pay tribute to 致敬;颂词;献礼;
At her funeral her oldest friend paid tribute to her life and work.
在葬礼上,她最早的朋友对她的一生和工作给予了高度的赞扬 。
4. deal with 处理;应付;与…打交道;
I have no way yet as to how to deal with such a complicated situation.
这样复杂的局面该怎么应付我还没谱儿呢 。
n. 领土,版图,领域,范围