1. gain ground 取得进展
I thought it was gaining ground in the ratings after a slow start.
我认为经历了一个比较慢的开始后,这个节目已经开始在评级方面取得进展了。
2. shuffle around 走来走去
Filch grabbed a quill from a pot on his desk and began shuffling around looking for parchment.
费尔奇从书桌上的一只罐子里抓过一支羽毛笔,然后拖着脚走来走去,寻找羊皮纸。
3. a verdict on 对……的判决
But the jury did not reach a verdict on 10 other counts.
但是陪审团并未就另外10项罪名达成有效裁决。
4. cater to 迎合
He also said that despite the importance of the Asian market, the company does little to alter design to cater to Asian tastes.
他还说,虽然亚洲市场很重要,但是江诗丹顿公司很少会为迎合亚洲顾客的品位而更改其设计风格。