1.1. 多尔蒂先生和他的家人目前正在农场,忙于秋收。(be engaged in doing something)
Mr. Doherty and his family are currently engaged in getting the autumn harvest on a farm.
1.2 我们不能低估敌人,他们装备了最先进的武器。(underestimate, equip)
We must not underestimate the enemy . They are equipped with the most sophisticated weapons.
1.3 菲尔已经三个月没有找到工作了,正变得越来越绝望。(desperate)
Having been out of a job for three months, Phil is getting increasingly desperate.
1.4 作为项目经理,山姆办事果断,工作效率高,且判断准确。(efficient, decisive)
Sam, as the project manager, is decisive, efficient, and accurate in his judgement.
1.5 既然已证实这家化工厂是污染源,村委会(village neighborhood committee)决定将其关闭,为此损失了100个工作岗位。(at the cost of)
Since the chemical plant was identified as the source of the pollution, the village neighborhood committee decided to close it down at the cost of 100 jobs.