40. an array of: 一大批，一大群 Behind every animal on the Chinese zodiac lies an array of proverbs, sayings and stories. 每一个生肖的背后都有着数不尽的成语、谚语和故事。
41. as a matter of fact: 事实上，实际上 同义：in fact; in reality; in practice; as it is; in nature; in face As a matter of fact, he knows very little of the project. 事实上，他对这个项目知之甚少。
42. in short: 总之，简言之 同义：in general; in brief; in conclusion; in a word In short, all our efforts resulted in nothing. 总之，我们所有的努力都白费了。 result in nothing=go down the drain 白费心机，付诸东流
43. coat something with: 给某物涂上、盖上或裹上一层东西 The table was coated with dust. 桌子表面上有一层灰。
