1.albeit 虽然,尽管
Charles's letter was indeed published, albeit in a somewhat abbreviated form.
查尔斯的信确实被刊登了出来,尽管有些删节
2.take up 开始从事
I firmly believe that my experience is adequate to take up this job.
我坚信我的经验足够让我从事这份工作
3.soul mates 灵魂伴侣
Married Americans overwhelmingly believe they married the right person but not all of them believe in the idea of soul mates.
美国绝大多数已婚人士相信自己“选对了人”,但并不是所有人都相信“灵魂伴侣”一说
4.ice age 冰河时代
The discovery will help scientists unravel the mystery of the Ice Age.
这一发现将有助于科学家揭开冰川时代的奥秘