1.for the first time 首次
For the first time in my career, I was failing.
我职业生涯中第一次经历失败。
2.as well as 也;还有
The criticisms are founded on facts as well as on convictions.
这些批评是基于事实和信念。
3.financial crisis 金融危机
This incident led to the breakout of the global financial crisis.
这一事件引致全球金融危机的爆发。
4.chief executive 首席执行官
As chief executive, he assembled a polished stable of celebrities.
作为首席执行官,他手下云集了一批优雅的名人名士。