VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

keep a low profile-保持低调
keep a low profile
to avoid attracting attention to yourself
不张扬;低调处理
E.g.: He’s been in a little trouble recently so he’s trying to keep a low profile.
他最近有点麻烦,所以尽量不抛头露面。

lean on sb/sth (v): to use someone or something to help you, especially in a difficult situation
依靠,凭借
E.g.: He’s always had his big brother to lean on.
他总是依靠他大哥。

pillar of sth
a very important member or part of a group, organization, system, etc.
重要成员;栋梁,中坚
E.g.: Mrs Maple is a pillar of the local church.
梅普尔夫人是当地教会的骨干。
E.g.: Equality is one of the pillars of socialism.

rich in sth
containing a lot of something good or useful
富含…的
E.g.: Pineapple juice is rich in vitamins A and B.
菠萝汁富含维生素 A 和维生素 B。
E.g.: The English language is rich in vocabulary.
英语的词汇很丰富。

components and parts-零部件

subcontractor (n): a person or company that does part of a job that another person or company is responsible for
分包人;分包商

subcontract (v): to pay someone else to do part of a job that you have agreed to do
分包,转包
E.g.: Most of the bricklaying has been subcontracted (out) to a local builder.
大部分砌砖工作都转包给了一个当地的建筑商。