1 connection 联系，关系，连接部分，交通线
eg. Check all radiators for small leaks,especially round pipework connections.检查所有的暖气片，看有没有小裂缝，尤其是管道连接处附近。
eg. She used her connections to full advantage.她充分利用了自己的人脉
2 merit 价值，优点n，值得v，根据事物本身的情况
eg. Box-office success mattered more than artistic merit.票房上的成功比艺术价值更重要。
eg. It was obvious that,whatever its merits,their work would never be used.很明显，无论他们的作品有何优点都永远不会被采用。
eg. Everybody is selected on merit.每个人都是凭个人才能入选的
3 seniority 资历，地位 eg. He has said he will fire editorial employees without regard to seniority.他说过不管资历如何,任何编辑人员他都有可能解雇
4 with regard to 关于，至于 without regard to 不考虑
eg. Try to view situations more objectively,especially with regard to work.要尽量客观地分析情况，尤其是在工作上。
5 command of 掌控能力，控制 eg. Whoever was waiting for them there had command of the sitation.在那边等候他们的人控制了局势。
6 ready for 准备好做 pass over不考虑 eg.She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for a promotion.她声称在晋升时自己被一次又一次地排除在外
7 serve as 担任，起作用 eg. He volunteered to serve as the manager of our department store.他自荐当我们商场的经理
8 good-looking好看的
9 position放置，安放v in a position to能够
eg. The UN system will be in a position to support an extensive relief efforts needs.联合国将能满足全面救济需求
10 flatter 奉承v eg. I know she was just flattering me.我知道她只是在恭维我。
自认为，自以为是v eg. I flatter myself that this campaign will put an end to the war.我自认为这次战役将结束这场战争。
eg. You flatter yourself.Why would we go to such ludicrous（可笑的，荒唐的）lengths（竭尽全力）? 你真自以为是。我们为什么要费那么大的力气?
衬托，显得更好看 Orange and Khaki flatter those with golden skin tones（色调）.橘黄色和卡其色能衬托那些金黄色皮肤的人
11 line 行业n eg. In my line of work,I often get home too late for dinner.干我们这一行的，经常回家太迟都吃不上晚饭
专长，兴趣范围n eg. Wild guesses aren’t much in my line.瞎猜并不是我的专长。
12 plug into 接入，探究 eg. It’s possible to plug into remote databases to pick up information.接入远程数据库来获取信息是可以办到的
13 criterion标准，准则 criteria复数形式
eg. The most important criterion for entry is that applicants must design and make their own work.最重要的参赛标准是申请者必须设计并制作自己的作品。
14 equation等式，平衡，综合体n
eg. The party fears the equation between higher spending and higher taxes.该党担心难以平衡更多支出和更高税率之间的综合关系
eg. The equation of wealth with happiness can be dangerous.把财富与幸福等同起来可能是危险的
15 decision-making决策n
16 implement 履行，实施v eg. The report sets out strict inspection procedures to ensure that the recommendations are properly implemented.报告规定了严格的检查程序，以确保建议得到切实执行。
器械n eg. writing implements.书写用具
17 butt屁股，烟头，笑柄n 顶撞v eg. Frieda grinned,pinching him on the butt.弗里达咧嘴笑了，捏了捏他的屁股。
18 derision嘲笑，笑柄n eg. He tried to calm them,but was greeted with shouts of derision.他试图让他们平静下来，但却招致他们大声的嘲笑
19 preferential优先的 eg.Despite her status,the Dutchess will not be given preferential treatment.虽然地位显赫，但是公爵夫人并不会得到优待
20 cosmopolitan 国际化的，见过世面的adj, 四海为家的人n eg. The family are rich,and extremely sophisticated and cosmopolitan.这家人很富有，老于世故，而且见多识广。
21internationalize使国际化 eg. A very real danger exists of the conflict becoming internationlized.这一冲突实际上很有可能演变成国际化问题。
22 think on one's feet 反应快 leg up 优势n
23 lifetime 一生，使用期n eg. During my lifetime, I haven't got around to much travelling.我一生中没怎么去旅行过。
千载难逢的 eg. This could be not just the trip of a lifetime,but the experience of a lifetime.这可能不仅是一趟终生难遇的旅行，也将是一次终生难遇的体验。
24 perception 理解，看法n eg. He is interested in how our perceptions of death affect the way we are.他感兴趣的是我们对死亡的看法如何影响我们的生活。 感觉，洞察力n eg. He is quick of perception.他感觉灵敏.
25 gynecologist 妇科医生n obstetrician 产科医生n reproductive生殖的
26 counterpart 对应的事物，职位相当的人n eg. The Finnish organization was very different from that of its counterparts in the rest of its Nordic region.芬兰的这一机构和北欧其他国家的同类机构迥然不同。
27 at the moment 当时，现在 billiard台球的