上外版大学英语写作精选第四册(1)

    even as just at the same moment as

    know better than be wise or experienced enough not （to do sth.） 明事理而不至于

    be at be occupied with， be doing

    make a dent （in）

    make less by a very small amount； reduce slightly； make a first step towards success（in）减少一点；取得初步进展

    cut into reduce； decrease 减少

    have no business have no right or reason 无权，没有理由

    settle for accept， although not altogether satisfactory （无可奈何地）满足于

    settle one's account pay what one owes 结帐

    quite a while a fairly long time

    draw（sb.'s） attention to make sb. notice， or be aware of

    for sale intended to be sold

    for rent available to be rented

    be done with stop doing or using； finish 做完，不再使用

    may/might/could as well with equal or better effect 不妨，还不如，最好