1.a couple of 一对
I almost lasted the two weeks. I only had a couple of days to do.
我几乎撑过了这两个星期 。我只有几天时间去做 。
2.based on 为基础
Democracy is based on good will and mutual understanding.
民主建立在善意和相互理解的基础上 。
3.supposed to be 应该
If we cannot pin down exactly what we are supposed to be managing, how can we manage it?
如果我们都不能确切地知道自己该管理什么,那又怎么去管理呢?
4.calm down 静下来
I'll try a herbal remedy to calm him down
我来用草药试试,看能不能让他镇静下来 。
5.walk off 走开
I have to walk off this ache in my knee.
我得散散步来减轻我膝关节的疼痛 。