Many people nowadays prefer ADR as it is cheaper and quicker than the traditional courts.

The book is a refreshing antidote to the usual guides to communication between men and women. 这本书是对男女间交流的常规指导的一个全新矫正。

It's not an ideal solution, but any port in a storm.

Initial concerns as to the arbitrability of this case were dismissed early on.

Some salary claims will go to arbitration. 一些加薪请求将提交裁决。

I'm staying with Sally until my heating gets fixed – it's just a temporary arrangement. 在我的暖气装上之前我和萨莉一起住，这只是个暂时的安排。

These enzymes are important in the combat against bacteria. 这些酶在与细菌的斗争中起着重要作用。

He gets what he wants by hard work, never by taking the easy way out.

He gained entry by the simple expedient of bribing the doorman. 他急中生智，通过贿赂门卫进来了。

It took some pretty fancy footwork to sort that problem out. 要解决那个问题需要一些相当高明的手腕。

The company's winning formula includes excellent service and quality products. 该公司获胜的法宝是优质的服务和产品。

If all else fails she can ask her father for money. 如果别无他法，她可以向她父亲要钱。

a number of initiatives designed to address the problem of child poverty 一些旨在解决儿童贫困问题的措施

The hostages were being held as insurance against further bombing raids. 为避免更多炸弹袭击，这些人质被当作安全保证扣押起来。

We took the path of least resistance and bought him the car he wanted. 我们采取了最简便的办法，给他买了他想要的汽车。

I can't just wave a magic wand and produce the money for you. 我可没法挥动一下魔杖就能给你弄出钱来。

services that speed up navigation of the Internet 加快因特网浏览速度的服务

tax offsets 税费补偿

a prescription for economic recovery 经济复苏的办法

How can we achieve a reconciliation between theory and practice? 我们怎样才能把理论和实践协调起来呢？

We got no satisfaction from customer services, so we wrote to head office. 我们没有从顾客服务部得到令人满意的回复，所以我们写信到总部。

They are negotiating a peace settlement. 他们正在为达成和平协议进行谈判。

Technology is not a silver bullet, and classroom teachers remain the best influence on students.

a stopgap measure 权宜之计

Housing developers are looking for a way around the law. 住宅开发商们正在寻找避开这项法律的方法。

Group pressure is the most powerful weapon we have. 团队的压力是我们最强有力的武器。