1.set a record 创记录
Cost on election set a record, ballots for president represented an all-time Low.
选举花费创历史新高,总统得票创历史新低 。
2.be unwilling to
This may give our neighbours the impression that Singapore is unwilling to be a part of South-east Asia.
这可能使我们的邻国认为新加坡并不热衷于作为东南亚的一分子 。
3.compromise on 在……上妥协
The Chinese government has consistently adhered to the one-China principle and will never give in or compromise on the fundamental issues concern-ing state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
中国政府始终如一地坚持一个中国的原则,在关系到主权和领土完整的根本问题上,绝不会让步和妥协 。
4.over-promising 承诺过多
It's over-promising and under-delivering.
这是过高的承诺和过低的兑现 。
5.along with 与……一道;连同……一起
The government, along with the three factions that had been waging a civil war, signed a peace agreement.
政府和发动了内战的3方一起签订了1份和平协议 。