妙语佳句:

What can I do for the Department of Defense?我能为国防部做些什么?

the Department of Defense:国防部

The Pentagon is another name for the Department of Defense.

五角大楼是国防部的代名词。

The Department of Defense is located in Washington D.C.

国防部坐落于华盛顿。

there are certain endeavors where your lack of personal connection would be considered an advantage由于你缺少人际关系，在这里却成为你的一大长处

lack of:缺乏

The flowers are wilting for lack of water.

这些花因缺水而渐渐枯萎。

Her decision seems to show a lack of political judgment.

她的决定似乎显示出缺乏政治判断力。

Are you going to to give me a raise?你是来替我加薪的吗?

give a raise:加薪

He said he'd be given a raise soon.

他说他不久会加工资。

The management announced that they would give a raise to all employees.

资方宣布他们将对所有员工加薪。

考考你:

由于你缺少人际关系，在这里却成为你的一大长处

你是来替我加薪的吗?

上期答案:

You may complete your assignments at your whim.

It's extremely hot in here with the windows closed and extremely noisy with them open.