1.not until + S + V+倒装句 直到……才……
例句:Not until I grew up did I understand why my parents were so strict with me.
直到长大后我才了解我的父母为何对我如此严格。

2.even though... 即使/虽然……
例句:Even though he is the manager , no one respects him.
他是经理，但是没人尊敬他。

3.excel in... 在……杰出;擅长……
例句:John knows a little of everything but excels in nothing.
约翰样样都懂一点，但都不精通。

4.be crippled by 跛脚; 被受伤致残; 被严重削弱; 陷于瘫痪
例句:And even if the vicious circle is limited, the financial system will still be crippled by inadequate capital.
此外，即使恶性循环被遏制，资本金不足的金融机构仍然将是跛脚的。