-你遇到的挫折以及问题

有很多表达问题的的单词。注意setback指的是消极影响你的进步的事情。dilemma指的是两个选项间的艰难的选择。

We've had a setback in our efforts to cut costs. 我们在努力削减成本上遇到了挫折。

Our dilemma is whether to expand overseas or cut costs here at home. I'm not sure which to recommend. 我们的两难困境是向海外扩张或削减成本呆在家里。我不知道该推荐哪一个。

Improving our products is a challenge, but we can do it. 改进我们的产品是一个挑战，但我们可以做到这一点。

Our predicament is the loss of $1,000,000. What happened to it? 我们的困境是损失一百万美元。这是怎么回事？

The lack of skilled programmers is a major obstacle for us. 缺乏熟练的程序员是我们的一个主要障碍。

同意短语：in a nut shell=an accurate summary

-确定原因及影响

一些表示原因及影响的短语使用of 或者 to后面加名词。

One cause of the rent increase is intense demand for office space. 租金增加的原因之一是对写字楼强烈的需求。

A major effect of price increases has been to drive out small businesses. 价格上涨的一个主要影响是小企业出局。

The result of inflation has been rising rents. 通货膨胀的结果是租金上涨。

Thanks to John's proposal, the company increased profit. 由于约翰的建议，公司利润增加。

Due to the air pollution, many people left the city. 由于空气污染，许多人离开了该城市。

你也可以使用像这样的动词来描述因果关系。

The lack of skilled workers caused several companies to hire overseas. 技术工人的缺乏导致一些企业向海外招聘。

Rising rents have affected all the city's employers. 租金上涨已经影响到城市里的所有用人单位。

A lack of profits has resulted in heavy layoffs. 缺乏利润造成了极大的裁员。

lease 租约，租契，租用，租借

Just wanted to give you an update on the lease situation and the predicament we're in.

an update on sth