1.hint at 暗示

Statistics only hint at how the city has changed.

统计仅仅暗示了城市历经了怎样的变化jN~V#~sm3MZA-q。

2.as a result of 由于，作为……的结果

Millions will face starvation next year as a result of the drought.

由于发生旱灾，明年将有数百万人面临饥饿的威胁T2nd0akO[y90kC%TVy。

3.nub 中心，要点，实质

The nub of the matter is that business is declining.

事情的实质是工商业在萎缩xhfZEirjSmKw=M。

4.in addition to 除……之外(还有，也)

In addition to pollution and traffic jams, auto safety is a critical issue in developing nations.

除了污染和交通堵塞，汽车安全也是发展中国家面临的一个关键问题9W%tqU@z%4]OWN4b1。