把值得记住的表达，慢慢收集。

暂时离开；出去一下

I need to step out for ten minutes to take a call, but I'll be back before the presentation starts.

挺身而出；主动承担责任

When the project lead was out sick, Devon stepped up and coordinated the launch.

留下；逗留一会儿

Please stick around after rehearsal because the director wants to discuss the new ending with everyone.

突出；显眼；伸出

One bright red umbrella stuck out among the dark coats, making it easy for the group to find their guide.

坚持；遵守；不偏离；遵守；坚持（计划、规则等）

Let's stick to the original budget so we can still afford the community room next month.

支持并维护；为……说话

Lena stuck up for the new editor when the crew blamed her for the delay.

继续使用；坚持；不离开

After comparing the repair estimates, Nina stuck with the mechanic she had trusted for years.

坚忍克制；不露怯、不显悲伤

Even after the second setback, the coach kept a stiff upper lip and encouraged the team to try again.

仍然活着；依然存活

Despite the cold week, the basil plant is still alive.

还在这里；仍然留下

The parcel is still here because the driver could not reach you.

挑起；激起（情绪、争端或兴趣）

The misleading post could stir up anger across the neighborhood.

大量储备；囤积

Families can stock up on bottled water before the storm arrives.

完全；彻底（常与形容词搭配）

Even after the late party, he was stone cold sober by sunrise.

站起来并喊道

She stood up and called out the last name on the waiting list.

踮起脚站起来

He stood up on tiptoes to see over the crowd.

顺路拜访；短暂停留

Stop by the front desk if you need a new key card for your room.

停下来去……；中途停下以便……

We stopped for coffee before the night shoot began.

停下来休息

We decided to stop for a rest before continuing along the mountain trail.

停下；别闹了

Stop it, please; the tapping is making it difficult for me to read.

中途停留；顺道短暂停留

We stopped off at a roadside cafe before crossing the mountain pass.

中途停留；短暂停留后再继续行程

We stopped over in Seattle on our way to Alaska.

马上；立刻

Please call the clinic straight away if the pain returns.

不露声色的表情；一本正经的样子

He told the absurd story with a straight face, and nobody guessed he was joking.

直截了当地；坦率地说

I'll tell you straight up: the repair will cost more than the old bicycle is worth.

非正式的快速民意调查

A straw poll showed that most residents favored keeping the park open.

延长；展开；伸展

The city chose to stretch out the repayment period to lower monthly costs.

（法院）裁定无效；废除

The court can strike down a rule if it conflicts with federal law.

碰壁；没有成功

You might strike out on your first two calls, but keep trying.

开始（交谈、友谊等）

They decided to strike up a conversation while they waited for the delayed train.

努力学习

Nora was studying hard all week because the certification exam was approaching.

偶然发现；无意间碰到

I happened to stumble across the missing receipt while sorting old files.

成功案例；成功的事例

The neighborhood clinic became a success story after it expanded evening hours.

例如；诸如

In times past, Spanish monarchs such as James the Conqueror and Ferdinand and Isabella stayed here.

患有；遭受（问题或困境）；遭受；患有

Many older buildings suffer from poor ventilation, especially after their windows are sealed for winter.

穿上（制服、装备或运动服）

The firefighters need to suit up before entering the training building.

总结；概括

At the end, the chair will sum up the main decisions.

应该；按理应当

We're supposed to leave the keys with the night clerk when we check out.

果然；果真

Sure enough, the first snow arrived overnight, and the school announced a late opening.

被一个大花园环绕

The restored cottage is surrounded by a large garden filled with herbs and fruit trees.

非常信赖；坚信……有效

My grandmother used to swear by a short walk after dinner.

冲走；扫除；彻底消除

A sudden wave can sweep away a sandcastle before anyone takes a photo.

从北极席卷而下

Each winter, cold winds sweep down from the Arctic and cover the northern plain.

顺道拜访；顺路去一下

I'll swing by the farmers' market after work and pick up some peaches.

目录

Use the table of contents to find the chapter on emergency repairs.

退居次要位置；不再占据优先地位

During the move, our weekend plans had to take a back seat.

休息一下；暂停一会儿；休息一会儿；暂停一下

Let's take a break after we finish stacking these chairs.

冒险一试；碰运气

I decided to take a chance on the new lunch special even though I couldn't pronounce it.

深呼吸；冷静一下

Before she answered the difficult question, Mara took a deep breath and gathered her thoughts.

看一看；检查一下

The, uh, professor had to come in and the professor had to get a female to come in have her take a look at her and check her ID because in Egypt women didn't have ID's.

看一看；检查一下

Could you take a look at this receipt? The total seems higher than the price on the menu.