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 postgraduate 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。