?Give birth (to sb/sth) (idiom) –

When a woman or female animal gives birth, she produces a baby or young animal from her body.（分娩，生育）

Examples:　　

1.She gave birth to her first child exactly at midnight.　　

2.The cat gave birth to a large number of adorable kittens.

?Childrearing (noun) -

the work of taking care of children until they are old enough to take care of themselves. （養(yǎng)育子女）

Examples:　　

1.Her husband is actively involved in childrearing.　　

2.Why shouldn't a woman have a job after years of childrearing?

?In the short run/term (idiom) -

During the period of time that is not very far into the future.（在短期內(nèi)，從短期看）

Examples:　　

1.These measures may save money in the short term, but we'll end up having to spend more later.　　

2.The policy served him well in the short term but later backfired.

?Draw on/upon sth (phrasal verb) -

To use information, experience, knowledge etc for a particular purpose.（利用，借鑒）

Examples:　　

1. She has 20 years' teaching experience to draw upon.　　

2.He drew on his experience as a traveler to make a TV documentary programme.

?In one's hour of need (idiom) -

At the point in time when one needs help the most. （在……急需幫助的時候）

Examples:　　

1.Besides, how could he abandon his father now, in his hour of need?　　

2.Where were you in my hour of need? Sitting in a cafe with your friends!