1-derision 嘲笑，奚落

Mike Bloomberg wins Democratic spotlight and the derision of his rivals.

2-defy 违抗，蔑视

Democrats would defy history and fail to elevate a front-runner after Iowa and New Hampshire's nominating contest.

3-jackpot 赌注，头奖

4-come due 到期

5-ballot 无记名投票

Three months later, Mike Bloomberg's jackpot is about to come due, as the former New York mayor, who has yet to appear on a ballot.

6-a cascade of 大量的

7-botched 糟糕的

8-inconclusive 未确定的

Bloomberg has benefited from a cascade of good luck-a botched and inconclusive Iowa caucuses process.

9-in earnest 严肃地，认真地

His potential to reshape the race has let his Democratic opponents, as well as president Trump begin to focusing on him in earnest.

10-candidacy 候选资格，候选人身份

Sanders called the Bloomberg's self-funded candidacy precisely what the corruption of the American political system is all about.

11-on the ground 理由

12-endorser 支持者

We are on the ground with staff, volunteers, leaders, endorsers, community members, and we are engaging with voters.