1、break new ground 创新、突破的意思
His architectural design broke new ground in the field.(他的建筑设计是这个领域里的创新。)
例：As Google continues to break new ground at a tremendous rate, perhaps thebutton will give some impact on the Nostalgic.
谷歌一直都在以惊人的速度创新，但是移除这个按钮可能会对一些怀旧的人产生影响。
2、do the trick 做成功;达到理想的结果
--I've been trying to get the furnace started, but I can't find the rightswitch. (我尽力想让炉子燃起来，可不知道该按哪个键。)
--Here, I believe this one in the back will do the trick.(这里，我相信后面按这个键，可以让炉子燃起来。)
例：If your friends are too busy to meet for lunch, a short phone call can dothe trick要是你的朋友太忙而无法一起吃午饭，一个简短的电话也能起到很好的效果。
3、drag one's feet 行动缓慢;磨磨蹭蹭不情愿
--How's Bob coming along on his dissertation proposal?(Bob的论文计划进展地怎么样了?)
--He's really been dragging his feet. (他很磨蹭的。)
例：一个百货公司的雇员正在罢工，要求增加工资。这个公司的经理说：
The union is dragging its feet on agreeing to a settlement. They think thecompany is getting desperate to get people back to work because Christmas iscoming and that's our busiest time of year.
工会拖拖拉拉地不肯就解决方案达成协议。他们认为，公司一定会迫不及待地要雇员回去工作，因为圣诞节快来了，这是我们一年最忙的时候。
4、draw the line 拒绝，拒不容忍
--Paul expects me to clean the room every week.(Paul想让我每周打扫房间。)
--That's where I draw the line.(可是我绝对不会答应的。)
例：Where do you draw the line between open discussion of projectexpectations, including the failure or perceived failure of initial projectgoals, and potentially disastrous opinion-making?
项目预期的开放讨论的界线如何确定呢(包括最初项目目标的失败或感受到的失败和潜在的灾难性观点)?
5、feel down in the dumbrs 心情不好;情绪低落
--Kate was really feeling down in the dumbrs about her latest chemistryassignment.
(Kate为最近的化学作业成绩感到很沮丧。)
I burned midnight oil yesterday. So I feel down in the dumbrs today.
我昨天晚上熬夜了。今天我打不起精神。
例：If they do feel down in the dumbrs though, they are also more likely toturn to a general brractitioner rather than family for helbr.
如果他们确实感到抑郁，他们也更倾向于向普通科医师而不是家人求助。
6、few and far between 不多;少而分散的;不常碰到或发现的;稀少的
--Steve is really a terrific guy. (Steve真是不简单。)
--He sure is. Ones like him are few and far between. (当然。像他那样的人可不多见。)
例：If you wait for inspiration to slap you in the face, your work sessionswill be few and far between.