少数民族预科教材英语（一年制）.ppt

9.thanks to =because of 归功于；由于，因为 --The play succeeded thanks to the fine acting by all the actors and actresses. --Thanks to her tireless efforts, the concert was a huge success. --Thanks to the warm Autumn, our fuel bills have been very low. 少数民族预科教材英语（一年制） Para. 4 10.book(v.) (B.E.) reserve 预订； 预购；预约 --I have booked a table for two at Mario’s tonight. --We need to book well in advance for Christmas. 少数民族预科教材英语（一年制） 11.hire (v.B.E.) 1)to pay money to borrow sth.for a period of hours or days;rent (A.E.)（短期）租用；出租 --Let’s hire a car for the weekend. 2)to employ someone for a short time to