do（sb.） good help or benefit （sb.） 帮助（某人）；对（某人）有益
dip into read or study for a short time or without much attention 浏览；稍加探究
no more……than……
in no greater degree……than……
a set of a number of （thing that belong together） 一套
so to speak/ say（used as an apology for an unusual use of a word or phrase） as one might say； if I may use this expression， etc. 可以说；容许我打个譬喻
get in the way become a nuisance or hindrance 挡道；碍事
in the second place as the second thing in order or importance 第二，其次
think through think about until one reaches an understanding or conclusion 彻底全面考虑
reach for stretch out one's hand to grasp； make an effort to grasp 伸手去抓；努力争取
set down write down on paper
pick up start again after interruption 中断后重新开始
leave off stop
consist in lie in； be equivalent to 在于；存在于
tie up connect closely； fasten with rope， etc. 系紧；捆牢
reduce……to state in a more concise form； summarize as 把……归纳为
