1.scramble to do 争先恐后做,匆忙做
The board must now scramble to pick a successor before he leaves.
董事会现在必须在他离任前赶快选定继任者
。2.as of 自……起,截至
As of February 3rd, the price of a first class stamp will go up to 29 cents.
自2月3日起,每张一等邮票的价格将上涨到29分
。3.hit hard 使受到沉重打击
Construction and service outfits have been hit hard.
建筑业和服务行业已经被重创
。4.issue a warning 给予警告
Now before we go any further, let me issue a warning.
现在,在下一步动作之前,我要警告一下
。5.in the grip of 受……控制
The country is in the grip of a teenage crime wave.
青少年犯罪的激增让该国陷入困境
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