摘要：The study earlier this year that rang major alarm bells mainly came down on processed red meat, which includes hot dogs, salami, s

看下面《当代英美外刊短语与句型》，学地道外刊英语表达，玩转高级英语：

1. fall short of 未达到；不符合

There are probably more opportunities available to Democratic reformers who can articulate a vision for a progressive social contract that falls short of Maoism.

对于那些能够阐明一种未达到毛主义程度的进步社会契约愿景的民主党改革派来说，可能还存在更多机会。

2. sweet spot 最佳点，理想范围

Because of the added sugars and fat in it, your sweet spot is about an ounce of dark chocolate a day.

由于其含有添加糖和脂肪，您每天摄入黑巧克力的理想分量大约为一盎司。

3. come down on 批评，指责

The study earlier this year that rang major alarm bells mainly came down on processed red meat, which includes hot dogs, salami, sausage, bologna, and bacon.

今年早些时候那项引发强烈担忧的研究，其主要矛头指向了加工红肉，包括热狗、萨拉米香肠、腊肠、博洛尼亚大红肠和培根。

4. strike a balance 取得平衡

Striking a balance between technology and human connection is crucial to avoid alienating students.

在技术应用与人文交流之间取得平衡至关重要，以免疏远学生。

5. steal the show 抢尽风头；最受欢迎；最为出彩

My foliage hunt kicked off in Cardiff, and while Bute Park’s 3,000-odd-tree arboretum put on a dazzling golden display, it was Cardiff Castle that really stole the show.

我的赏叶之旅从卡迪夫启程。虽然比特公园三千多棵树木的植物园披上了绚丽的金装，但最引人注目的还属卡迪夫城堡。

来源：莉姿教育