英语访谈节目:墨西哥湾海岸遭遇两场飓风威胁

1.be close to 接近于……

This is a company that's handled risk very poorly at a time when risk is close to an all-time high.
这是一家在市场风险接近历史高点时极其不善于应对风险的公司。

2.sheer off 转向；避开，离开

The boat was able to sheer off in time to avoid an accident.
那船及时地躲开，避免了一场事故。

3.lay the groundwork 奠定基础

Yesterday's meeting was to lay the groundwork for the task ahead.
昨天的会议为后面的任务打下了基础。

4.with time 随时间的推移

Mars and Earth have orbits which change with time.
火星和地球的轨道随着时间而发生改变。

5.get the word out 散布信息

Manufacturers tend to rely on the media to get the word out.
生产厂家倾向于依靠媒体来传达信息。