1.put it bluntly 坦白说
Lord Beaverbrook, to put it bluntly, played hell with the war policy of the R.A.F
直言不讳地说，比弗布鲁克勋爵将皇家空军的作战方针搞得一团糟。
2.make gains 获得提高
You can make gains if you look at long-term investments.
如果眼光放长远，投资将有收益。
3.campaign trail 竞选巡游
During a recent speech on the campaign trail, he was interrupted by hecklers.
在最近的一次竞选巡游演讲中，他被起哄者中途打断。
4.break through 突破
Despite everything, Elizabeth's human side keeps breaking through.
不管怎样，伊丽莎白还是不断显露出其作为普通人的一面。
5.fend off 挡住
He raised his hand to fend off the blow.
他抬起手来抵挡那一拳。
