transplant
移植
例句:
it is now possible to transplant organs from animals into people.
现在将动物身上的器官移植入人体内已经成为了可能。
paddle one's own canoe
自力更生;自食其力
例句:
he's eighteen now and i believe he can paddle his own canoe.
他已经十八岁了,所以我相信他完全可以自食其力了。
it's up to date.
这很时兴。
对话:
a: john, i'm taking my exam for my 1 study.
b: really? it's quite up to date to get a higher degree, isn't it?
a: yes, and i'm trying to keep up with the times.
a:约翰,我正准备参加研究生考试。
b:真的吗?获得更高的学位很时兴,是吗?
a:是呀,我正试图赶上时代。