固定表达，在语境中理解。

除……之外

With the exception of only one residue these are conserved in all 17 Arabidopsis myosins.

在……范围内；属于……范畴

The proposed lighting changes fall within the scope of the park's current improvement plan.

毫无疑问；确实

Without a doubt, the strongest part of the proposal is its clear plan for long-term maintenance.

口口相传；口碑传播

The small bakery built its first customer base through word of mouth rather than paid ads.

努力做；持续设法改进

The director worked at keeping the final scene quiet despite the storm outside.

为……工作；对……有效

He works for a neighborhood clinic that offers free checkups every Saturday.

在这里工作

Do you work here, or are you visiting the research lab?

穿插加入；设法纳入

The writer worked in a quiet joke just before the credits rolled.

逐步处理；克服；完成

The team worked through every item on the safety checklist before opening the workshop.

合作；一起做事

The two clinics worked together to organize a free health fair for the neighborhood.

鼓起（勇气等）；逐渐激起

Nina worked up the courage to ask her supervisor for a more flexible schedule.

与……共事；和……合作

I work with a small support team that helps customers solve billing problems.

担心；为……发愁

Don't worry about the dishes; I'll wash them after everyone has left.

值得一试

Calling the venue manager to ask for a refund is worth a shot after the concert was canceled.

值得；划算

The hike was steep, but the view from the top made every step worth it.

想要；愿意（做某事）

She would like to reserve a table for six before the restaurant gets busy.

绝不会伤害；绝不会对……不利

A short walk after lunch would never hurt, especially after sitting at a desk all morning.

宁愿；更愿意

I would rather walk home than wait another hour for the delayed bus.

不会有什么坏处；不妨做……

It wouldn't hurt to call the clinic before driving over, just to confirm the hours.

不介意；愿意

I wouldn't mind staying another day if the hotel can keep our room at the same rate.

不会说……；不至于说……（委婉表达看法）

I wouldn't say the bridge is unsafe, but the railing needs repair before the tour opens.

写下；记录

Please write down the confirmation number before you close the booking page.

多年前；几年前

Years ago, the old station was a quiet stop with a single wooden platform.

……岁

The little theater is nearly a hundred years old.

冲……大喊；对……吼叫

The director yelled at the crew when they ignored the evacuation alarm.

你不妨；既然如此不如

The bus will not arrive for an hour, so you might as well wait inside where it is warm.

拉上拉链；把……拉链拉好

Zip up your coat before you step outside.