1. at times 有时;偶尔
eg. He gets close to wildlife at times, but only when the animals come to him.
他有时候和野生动物有近距离的接触,但也只是那些动物主动靠近他。
eg. Though he is being rude at times, he respects you from the bottom of his heart.
虽然他有时对你有些不礼貌,但在内心深处他还是尊敬你的。
2. close to 接近于;在附近
eg. We were close to when it happened.
事情发生时我们正在附近。
eg. But sadly the chance that these recommendations will be implemented in 2011 is close to zero.
但遗憾的是,这些建议在2011年得到实行的可能性接近于零。
3. to make headlines 成为重要/头条新闻
eg. Of course there are risks in diverting offenders to less secure facilities; some will run off and make headlines.
当然,把犯人转向不太安全的地方是要冒风险的;一些犯人会越狱而成为报纸的头条新闻。
eg. Achievements in each of these areas do not necessarily make headlines.
在这些领域的成就并不必然会成为大新闻。
4. ran into 跑进……;偶然碰见……
eg. My friend Terry ran into me on my way to class.
在我去上课的路上遇到了我的朋友特里。












