What touches me about them is their persistence and optimism in the face of so much difficulty.
他们在面对如此多的困难所表现出来的毅力和乐观让我动容。
2.lash out 猛烈抨击
As a politician Jefferson frequently lashed out at the press.
作为一个政治人物，杰斐逊常常抨击新闻界。
3.whistle-blower 揭发者，告密者
The company suspected that the whistle-blower was a former Glaxo employee, according to people familiar with the case.
知晓此案内情的人士透露，公司怀疑举报者是葛兰素史克以前的员工。
4.split on 在……上产生分歧
The parliament members split on capital punishment.
议员们对死刑看法不同。
5.disapprove of 不赞成
According to the polls, voters disapprove of Congress by 61 percent to 31 percent.
据民意调查，投票者以61%对31%对国会投了不支持票
