1.labor force 劳动力
The creation of a labor force that was accustomed to working in factories did not occur easily.
培养一批习惯在工厂工作的劳动力并不容易
。2.plague 困扰
Financial problems are plaguing the company.
财政问题使这家公司焦头烂额
。3.at stake 处于危险中,在紧要关头
The izzat of the household was at stake.
家庭的声望岌岌可危
。4.a host of 许多
Obesity is associated with a host of health problems.
肥胖症往往与许多健康问题有关
。5.look down on 看不起
We should respect others and never look down on them with their jobs, or disabilities.
我们应该尊重他人,永远不要因为他们的工作或身体残疾而看不起他们
。