NHCE-BIII-Unit 8 IV: Section A--Text
1) work for：apply to; make efforts to achieve sth.
TranslationThe rules of safe driving work for everyone.安全驾驶的规章制度适用于每个人。
They worked for the complete abolition of capitalist exploitation of men by men.
他们为彻底消除资本主义人剥削人的制度而努力工作。
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NHCE-BIII-Unit 8 IV: Section A--Text
①inside the distance that a hand, etc.
can touch
2) within one’s reach：②inside the distance that can be easily
travelled
TranslationHe’s grown so much that now even the top shelf is within his reach.
他长得真快，现在连最高的一层架子都能够着了。I see that you live within reach of Seattle.我知道你住得离西雅图很近。
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NHCE-BIII-Unit 8 IV: Section A--Text
coming after or following3) in the wake of：
TranslationAirport security was extra tight in the wake of yesterday’s
bomb attacks.
继昨天发生的炸弹爆炸事件后，机场特别加强了安全防范工作。
He resigned in the wake of accusations that he had stolen from the company.
他被指控盗窃了公司的财产，随即就辞职了。
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NHCE-BIII-Unit 8 IV: Section A--Text
4) in the first place：at first
TranslationThey were quickly forgot that I never wanted Feldman involved in the first place.
他们很快就忘记了，我一开始就不希望菲尔德曼卷进来。Had we known she would never have been allowed out in the first place, we would not have asked her to the evening party.
要是我们一开始就知道不许她出来，我们就不会请她参加晚会了。
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