重点单词：
1、sake
n. 目的；利益；理由；日本米酒
Let's assume for the sake of argument that we manage to build a satisfactory database.
让我们为了讨论假定我们设法构建了一个令人满意的数据库。
重点短语：
1、shape up
顺利发展；形成；成形
There are also indications that a major tank battle may be shaping up for tonight.
也有迹象表明今晚很可能有一场坦克大战。
2、pick up
捡起；获得；收拾；不费力地学会
Tony picked himself up and set off along the track.
托尼慢慢站起，沿道跑起来。
3、down below
adv. 在底下
Down below, the mare paced the small enclosure and snorted nervously.
母马在下面的围场里踱步并发出紧张的哼声。
考考你（翻译）：
1、为了历史的准确性，请允许我们说出事实真相。
2、我对休和我将如何为人父母的确有些担心。
3、罗林斯在他的办公室被警察逮捕了。
答案下期公布：
上期答案：
1、He was completely smeared by his match.
2、We had to physically wrestle the child from the man's arms.
3、Get on with your homework!