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1.manage to 设法；达成

I suppose every foreigner would manage to see one.
我想每个外国人都会设法去看看的。

Those who manage to roll with the punches, and enjoy change rather than fighting it, tend to do well.
那些表现良好的人会设法从容应对困难，并享受改变，而不是与它搏斗。

2.pick up 捡起；获得；收拾

Where can you pick up your suitcase?
你在哪里取你的手提箱呢？

With this in mind, the next time you need a bit of time to yourself, pick up a book.
记住这个方法，下次当你需要一点自我放松的时间时，你则可以挑选一本书来阅读。

3.thanks to 由于，幸亏

He preceded his speech with a vote of thanks to the committee.
他发表讲话前先提议向全体委员表示感谢。

To be sure, war, violence and poverty are still with us and we as mankind are probably more aware of these problems worldwide than ever before thanks to advances in technology and communication.
毫无疑问，战争、暴力以及贫穷仍然伴随着我们，并且，作为人类，由于技术与通信的进步，我们可能比以往任何时候都更深切地意识到了这些问题。