40. an array of: 一大批,一大群
Behind every animal on the Chinese zodiac lies an array of proverbs, sayings and stories.
每一个生肖的背后都有着数不尽的成语、谚语和故事。
41. as a matter of fact: 事实上,实际上
同义:in fact; in reality; in practice; as it is; in nature; in face
As a matter of fact, he knows very little of the project.
事实上,他对这个项目知之甚少。
42. in short: 总之,简言之
同义:in general; in brief; in conclusion; in a word
In short, all our efforts resulted in nothing.
总之,我们所有的努力都白费了。
result in nothing=go down the drain 白费心机,付诸东流
43. coat something with: 给某物涂上、盖上或裹上一层东西
The table was coated with dust.
桌子表面上有一层灰。
Behind every animal on the Chinese zodiac lies an array of proverbs, sayings and stories.
每一个生肖的背后都有着数不尽的成语、谚语和故事。
41. as a matter of fact: 事实上,实际上
同义:in fact; in reality; in practice; as it is; in nature; in face
As a matter of fact, he knows very little of the project.
事实上,他对这个项目知之甚少。
42. in short: 总之,简言之
同义:in general; in brief; in conclusion; in a word
In short, all our efforts resulted in nothing.
总之,我们所有的努力都白费了。
result in nothing=go down the drain 白费心机,付诸东流
43. coat something with: 给某物涂上、盖上或裹上一层东西
The table was coated with dust.
桌子表面上有一层灰。