Foul language (phrase)

●Rude and offensive words.（粗口，髒話）

Examples:　　

1.She claimed she had been subjected to abuse and foul language.

2.After using foul language, the employee was asked to stay home for two days.

Beacon light (phrase)

●A light signal for shipping; something providing

inspiration and encouragement.（航標燈，指路明燈）

Examples:　　

1.This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves.　　

2.In the pursuit of pure science for its own sake, undisturbed by sordid considerations, he shone as a beacon light to younger men.

Wink at sth (phrasal verb)

●To pretend not to notice something bad that is

happening because it is more convenient for you.（（對壞事）睜隻眼閉隻眼））

Examples:　　

1.I cannot wink at blatant infractions of the law!　　

2.The monarchy winked at corruption in the ministry.

Run counter to (sth) (idiom)

●To be opposed to; to disagree with.（違反，對着幹）

Examples:　　

1.The former CEO's actions run counter to everything this company stands for.　　

2.The governor's newest policy seems to be running counter to everything he promised during his election campaign.

In (the) light of sth (idiom)

●Because of certain knowledge now in hand;

considering something.（鑒於，從……來看）

Examples:　　

1.In light of what you have told us, I think we must abandon the project.　　

2.In light of the clerk's rudeness, we didn't return to that shop.