固定表达，在语境中理解。

看来如此；看起来是这样

The mechanic says the part is still on back order, so it seems we'll have to wait until Friday.

只要；只要……就……

The discount will remain available so long as the account stays active.

这么多次；很多次

I've read the instructions so many times that I can assemble the shelf without looking.

非常；如此多；这么多；如此多

Thank you so much for staying late to help us close the store.

……就到此为止；看来……泡汤了；……就到此为止；……算是落空了；……就算到此为止；原以为……却没成

So much for a quiet afternoon; the fire alarm started just as the guests arrived.

以便；为了；结果是

She moved the lamp closer so that everyone could read the small print on the map.

可以说；打个比方（用于非字面表达）；可以说；打个比方说

The volunteer became the bridge between the two groups, so to speak, because she understood both sides.

一些咖啡；喝点咖啡

I made some coffee while the printer warmed up.

将来有一天；总有一天

Some day, we'll take the train all the way to the coast.

一些帮助；帮个忙

I could use some help carrying this display upstairs.

其中一些；……中的一部分

Some of the volunteers arrived before sunrise to set up the tables for the weekend market.

有些人；一些人

Some people like to plan every detail, while others prefer to improvise.

某种；某一类

We need some sort of backup plan in case the last train is canceled.

有些事情；某些事物

Some things become clearer after you get a good night's sleep.

不知怎么地；以某种方式

Somehow or another, the spare key ended up in the freezer.

类似的东西；诸如此类

Could you bring a charger or something like that when you come over?

在某个时候；不知不觉间

Somewhere along the line, our five-minute check-in turned into an hour-long meeting.

别的地方；其他某处

If the café is full, we can find somewhere else to sit.

迟早；早晚

If the team keeps ignoring the loose railing, someone will get hurt sooner or later.

为……感到抱歉；对……表示歉意

I am sorry about the noise; the repair crew will finish before the library opens.

有点；算是；某种程度上；有点儿；算是（口语中用于缓和或模糊表达）

I am sort of nervous about the interview, but the practice session made me feel more prepared.

这类事情；类似的东西

The shop sells maps, trail snacks, and that sort of thing.

听起来不错；听上去可以

Friday afternoon sounds good, so I'll reserve the picnic shelter.

听起来像；似乎是

The new schedule sounds like a fair compromise for both teams.

听起来像；似乎是

After two nights with almost no sleep, another early shift sounds like a bad idea.

代表……发言；表达……一方的意见

I can't speak for the whole team, but I support the revised schedule.

说到；提起

Speaking of the director, she just sent the revised call sheet.

大声说；明确表达意见

Please speak up so the people at the back can hear your question.

与……交谈

The doctor will speak with the family after reviewing the latest test results.

清楚说明；逐项讲明

The contract should spell out who pays for repairs.

过夜；住一晚

The snow closed the mountain road, so we spent the night at a guesthouse near the station.

与……共度时光

He spends time with his grandfather every Sunday, helping repair old radios in the garage.

分手；分开

They split up after months of arguing about where they wanted to live.

传播消息；告诉更多人

The organizers asked local shops to spread the word about Saturday's free repair clinic.

扩散到；蔓延到

The small kitchen fire did not spread to the living room because the door was closed.

一时兴起；未经事先计划

We booked the cabin on the spur of the moment after finding a free weekend on the calendar.

暗中监视；偷偷观察

The twins tried to spy on their older brother, but the squeaky floor gave them away.

闲站着；无所事事地站在一旁

Instead of standing around, the volunteers began carrying chairs into the hall.

往后站；退开一段距离

The supervisor asked everyone to stand back while the technicians tested the repaired cable.

支持；为……负责

The director agreed to stand behind the decision after hearing the team's concerns.

代班；临时代替

Our morning host lost her voice, so the producer stood in for her during the live broadcast.

坚持（原则、立场等）；讲究（礼节等）

She stood on principle and refused to sign the waiver for an unsafe stunt.

接受审判

The former treasurer will stand trial next month.

支持；维护；为……挺身而出

When the new student was blamed unfairly, her lab partner stood up for her and explained what had really happened.

盯着看；凝视

The puppy stared at the empty food bowl until someone filled it.

组建家庭；开始养育孩子

They decided to start a family after the renovation was finished.

以……开始；先做……

Start by checking the address on the package, then call the delivery company if it is wrong.

以……开始；起初处于某种状态

We started off the meeting with a quick review of the safety rules.

着手做；开始处理

Let's start on the guest list today so we have time to check every address.

起初；以……开始

We started out as neighbors sharing tools and eventually opened a small repair shop.