1、sb be steadfast in sth 坚定的,不动摇的
2、tact (人处事、言谈等)得体、老练,不可数名词
3、an overt action/attitude 公开的行为/态度
4、I don't want to take up too much of your time. 不想占用你太多时间
5、ostensible reason/purpose 表面上的(不是真正的)原因/目的
6、take a ruinous expenditure on sth 为了…倾家荡产
7、be in one-to-one correspondence 一 一对应
8、sketch a situation 简述
9、People often procrastinate. 拖延,拖拉
10、adverse effects/conditions 不利影响/条件