•International private law (legal term) -
國際私法。由於世界各國民法和商法互不相同,在處理含有涉外因素的民事或商事案件時,需由國際私法來決定應當適用哪國法律。由於涉外因素又稱國際因素,民法和商法在西方傳統上稱為私法,國際私法因而得名。各國民法和商法歧異的情況,法律術語稱為民法的牴觸或衝突,因此國際私法又稱衝突法(Conflict of laws)。
•Pay attention (to sb/sth) (phrase) -
To watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest.(關注,重視)
Examples:
1.If you really pay attention, you can see how he develops the story and learn some techniques.
2.I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to what you were saying.
•Embark on/upon sth (phrasal verb) -
To start a new or important project or activity, usually one that will be difficult and will take time(開始,着手)
Examples:
1.The new government embarked upon an energetic legislative programme.
2.We're embarking on a new project later this year.
•Hold on to sth (phrasal verb) -
If you hold on to something that gives you an advantage, you succeed in keeping it for yourself, and prevent it from being taken away or given to someone else.(抓住,不放棄)
Examples:
1.She is a politician who knows how to hold on to power.
2.You should hold on to that freedom for as long as possible.
•Press on/ahead (phrasal verb) -
To start or continue doing something in a determined way, often despite problems. ((不顧困難地)繼續進行)
Examples:
1.It was pouring with rain, but we pressed ahead regardless.
2.Organisers of the strike are determined to press on.