把值得记住的表达，慢慢收集。

结果是；原来；后来发现；结果是；原来

It turns out the key was in the coat pocket the whole time.

幸好；好在

It's a good thing we left early, or we would have missed the ferry.

说来话长

Why did I bring home a second bicycle? It's a long story, but my neighbor needed a ride.

真遗憾；可惜

It's a shame the garden closes so early, because the evening light is beautiful there.

早该；是时候了

It's about time the library extended its evening hours; students have been asking for months.

关键在于；最重要的是

For a good interview, it's all about listening carefully and answering with a clear example.

一切都结束了；大势已定

The final whistle blew, and it's all over for the visiting team.

有一阵子了；好久了

It's been a while since we visited the lake, so let's go there this Sunday.

没关系；不要紧

It's fine if you need another hour; the room is booked until noon.

只是因为；问题只是……

It's just that the earlier train arrives before the museum opens, so the later one may work better.

有点；可以说是

It's kind of hard to read the street sign from here, even with my glasses.

就像；仿佛

It's like the whole neighborhood held its breath when the lights went out.

很高兴看到……

It's nice to see the neighbors using the garden again now that the new path is finished.

又不是说；并不是……那样；又不是；并不是说

It's not like the cafe is expensive; I just don't want to eat out tonight.

没关系；可以接受；没关系；可以；没问题

The label is a little crooked, but it's okay because the gift still looks thoughtful.

有可能；说不定

It's possible the key is still in the rehearsal room.

是时候了；该……了

It's time to turn off the greenhouse heaters before the morning sun comes out.

我听说过那个；我知道有这回事

I've heard of that new walking trail, but I haven't tried it yet.

象牙塔；与现实脱节的学术环境

The researcher left the ivory tower to work directly with local schools.

求职面试

I have a job interview on Thursday, so I'm preparing a few thoughtful questions.

加入；插话或介入

When the planning meeting grew quiet, Vera jumped in with a practical idea.

急于批评；立刻攻击（某个观点或提议）

Several commentators jumped on the proposal before reading the full safety report.

显眼；突然跳出

The bright yellow warning label jumps out against the dark blue packaging.

贸然下结论；未查明情况就判断

Before you jump to conclusions, ask Mina what she actually saw.

就一点点；稍微一点；稍微一点；仅仅一点

Could you move the lamp just a little so it does not block the painting?

稍等一下；等一分钟；等一下；稍等片刻

Just a minute—I'm looking for the confirmation email now.

等一下；稍等片刻

Just a second, I need to save this file before we leave.

几乎；差不多

The new footbridge is just about ready, and the crew expects to open it next week.

幸好；倒也不错

We left early, and just as well: the bridge closed twenty minutes later.

仅仅因为；不能因为……就

Just because the cafe is busy doesn't mean the patio is closed; we can ask the host for a table outside.

只是为了好玩；纯粹图个乐

We entered the neighborhood baking contest just for fun, and somehow won first prize.

以防万一；以防万一；以备不时之需

I saved your number just in case the taxi does not arrive.

恰好赶上；及时；正好赶上；及时

Maya reached the platform just in time to board the last train home.

正如；就像

The new bakery's sourdough tastes just like the bread my grandfather made at home.

就这样；突然之间

One minute the street was quiet; just like that, every shop window lit up for the festival.

先告诉你一声；让你提前知道

Just so you know, the dentist is running twenty minutes late, so we can grab a coffee first.

尽管如此；还是

The trail was muddy; just the same, we finished the walk before sunset.

保守秘密

Can you keep a secret until Saturday? We are planning a surprise party for our teacher.

留意；密切关注；照看；留意；留意；照看；密切关注

Regional instability on some other continent may be something to keep an eye on.

留意；警觉地寻找

Keep an eye out for the blue delivery van while I wait beside the community center entrance.

坚持做；持续努力

If you keep at the task for ten minutes a day, it will become easier.

远离；避免靠近

Keep away from the marked path until the repair crew removes the fallen branches.

忍住不做；避免做

I could not keep from smiling when my sister opened the door.

继续；坚持下去

Keep going for another block, and the pharmacy will be on your right.

记住；牢记

Keep in mind that the north entrance closes early, so visitors should use the main doors after six.

小声点；把音量调低

Please keep it down after ten; the baby has finally fallen asleep.

继续保持；再接再厉

You're improving your timing, so keep it up and you'll finish the course with confidence.

继续做；持续进行；继续；反复做某事

Even after the first draft was rejected, she kept on revising it until the argument was clear.

不要进入；置身于外

Please keep out until the maintenance crew says the room is safe.

避开；不介入

Maya kept out of the argument until both sides had calmed down.