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儒琴英语词汇（English Words and Phrases of the Day）
plot twist
noun:
an unexpected development in a book, film, television program, etc.
情节的转折； 曲折的情节
The latest plot twist is a stunner in our ongoing global drama, “Major Power Struggle in the Era of Coronavirus.” （CNBC)
We’re only in the opening scenes of this epic COVID-19 drama, which will continue without intermission. The Chinese rebound could prove to be a welcome twist in the plot.
on the ropes
informal
doing badly and likely to fail
处于困境；即将失败，即将完蛋
I think the business is finally on the ropes. 我觉得这家企业最终要垮掉了。(Cambridge)
President (X) who just days ago seemed to have been put on the ropes by this killer pathogen, appears to have turned the tables on the disease, his critics, and his ideological adversaries. Some initially thought the virus might even cost him his job. (CNBC)
don the garb (of )
穿上….衣服；以…..样子
At the time of writing, Damore is busy donning the garb of a victim, describing his firing from Google as a “betrayal”, and being embraced by the alt-right as a ‘free speech martyr’ — instead of considering how his own limited (i.e. white, male) perspective has derailed his own career.
NEW YORK – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attended a “Villains and Heroes” costume party at a major donor’s Long Island home on Saturday night, but declined to don any garb that was in keeping with the theme.
leverage
verb [ T ] /ˈlev.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better
借助已有的…实现新（或更好）的目标
We can gain a market advantage by leveraging our network of partners. 我们可以借助合伙人网络获得市场优势。(Cambridge)
Instead, his authoritarian colossus, the People’s Republic of China, is rapidly leveraging its position of being the first country to emerge from the worst of the COVID-19. (CNBC)
window
noun (OPPORTUNITY) [ C ]
a period when there is an opportunity to do something
时机；机会
I’m busy this week but there might be a window on Friday. 我本周相当忙，但可能在星期五还有个空儿。
If a window of opportunity (= an opportunity) should present itself, I’d take advantage of it. 如果出现机会，我就要去利用。（Cambridge）
IOC should communicate the window for deciding on the ’20 Olympics,” tweeted the former US sprinter. “Athletes must keep training but for many there’s nowhere to train. （BBC）
