•Thorny (adj.) -
A thorny problem or subject is difficult to deal with. (棘手的,麻烦的)
Examples:
1.It is essential that we tackle this thorny problem.
2.The thorny issue of illegal immigration remains unresolved.
•Take the lead (in doing sth) (idiom) -
To be the first to start doing something as an example for others to follow.(率先,带头)
Examples:
1.His company has taken the lead in developing this new technology.
2.The U.S. took the lead in declaring war on terrorism.
•Feel blue (idiom) -
Be depressed or sad.(压抑,伤感)
Examples:
1.You look like you feel blue. What's wrong?
2.I have been feeling blue lately, probable because of this gloomy weather.
•Be suited for (sth) (idiom) -
To be fitting or appropriate for something. (适合…,与…相配)
Examples:
1.Do you think I am suited for this kind of work?
2.Those clothes are not suited for outdoor work.
•The crux (of sth) (noun) -
The most important aspect of something.(关键,症结)
Examples:
1.The crux of the matter is that people are afraid of change.
2. The crux of their economic problems is inflation.