把值得记住的表达，慢慢收集。

节奏或环境的改变；换换方式

After weeks of city meetings, a quiet weekend by the lake was a welcome change of pace.

换个话题

When the discussion became tense, Lee suggested they change the subject and talk about their weekend plans.

改变主意；改变态度

You can change your mind about the paint color after seeing the sample on the wall.

追赶她

When the kite broke loose, her little brother chased after her across the field.

在……上作弊；对伴侣不忠

The coach warned players not to cheat on the online exam.

检查是否有；查找

Before sending the application, check for missing signatures and make sure the phone number is current.

办理入住；登记报到；登记入住；报到；办理登机手续

We check in at the hotel early, so we can leave our bags before exploring the city.

联系……了解情况；与……沟通进展

After rehearsal, the stunt coordinator checked in with each performer to confirm that the harnesses were secure.

办理入住；调查；核实

We checked into the hotel before visiting the museum across the street.

去看看；查看一下；体验一下；看看这个；查看一下

The farmers' market has a new bakery stall; let's check it out before we buy lunch.

逐项勾选；核对后标记完成

Please check off each source after you verify its publication details.

查看……的情况；确认……是否安好

I called to check on my neighbor after the power went out on her street.

去看看；查看；查看；仔细看看；查看；了解；调查

If you have time, check out the new bakery beside the station; its bread sells out by noon.

看看自己的新样子

At the reunion, Marco's friends asked to check out his new look.

看看这个；瞧瞧

Check this out: the café gives a free pastry with every large coffee on Fridays.

查看情况；探望确认

The nurse called to check up on the patient after the procedure.

查看……的情况；确认……是否安好

The nurse checked up on Mr. Ortiz after his family called with a concern.

与……确认；向……核实

Check with the librarian before moving the display case because it contains fragile local maps.

紧挨着；毗邻而居（或并列存在）

The bakery and the law office sit cheek by jowl on the same narrow street.

（使）高兴起来；振作起来

The good news can cheer up the whole team after a tiring week.

仔细琢磨；认真考虑

Give me a day to chew on the offer before I decide.

仔细考虑；反复斟酌

Let's chew over the proposal before we vote on it tomorrow.

临阵退缩；因害怕而打退堂鼓

You have prepared for weeks, so don't chicken out at the last minute.

放松下来；冷静一点

Take a breath and chill out before you call the airline.

凑份子；出力帮忙

Everyone chipped in to buy a farewell gift for the coach who had supported the team all year.

在……之间选择

The committee had to choose between repairing the old roof and replacing the heating system first.

请随意坐；让自己自在放松

Please make yourself comfortable while I finish the call.

创造历史；做出具有历史意义的事情

Mosaic Fashions, a UK clothing firm, is set to make history as it becomes the first foreign company to list on the Iceland Stock Exchange (ISE).

世界充满机遇，可以任由自己去探索和施展

With her degree and savings, the world is her oyster as she plans her next step.

打破反复出现的循环；摆脱恶性循环

Tenants must have more options and flexibility to break the cycle of poverty and get back their dignity that has been taken from them.

前进的方向；解决问题的出路

After months of disagreement, the two teams finally agreed on the way forward.

把消息传播出去；让更多人知晓

The Internet is a wonderful vehicle for getting the word out about my campaign.

奋力前进；设法挤过或穿过

She fought her way through the crowd to reach the exit.

支付费用；承担账单

The opposition police spokesman Mike Gallacher echoed the Association's criticism, saying that the conference organisers should foot the bill themselves.

按计划；按照预定安排

US Colonel Ed Cardon said the Baghdad bombing did not go according to plan.

我喜欢……的方式

I like the way you explained the problem without making anyone feel embarrassed.

认为某事理所当然；未能珍惜

She had taken their support for granted until they were no longer there.

从一侧到另一侧；左右来回

The child rocked from side to side while waiting for the bus to arrive.

缩小差距；弥合两者之间的鸿沟

The aim of the competition will be to bridge the gap between Super 14 and club rugby.

在接到通知后很短的时间内；临时通知即需行动

They are advised to keep in touch with the British Embassy and to be ready for 'departure' at short notice as well as to have travel documents ready.

保持低调；避免引人注意

On Friday, the Japanese government warned its citizens in China to keep a low profile during the protests.

引起轰动或反响；带来明显影响

We are so pleased that these new and accessible forms of media are making waves in the traditional campaign strategies.

另外说一件事；换个话题

On another note, this project is specifically dear to my heart, because it is one where all languages mix.

无效的；不具有法律效力的

The referendum was declared null and void due to a low turnout.

联合起来；携手合作

Mr. Tanner said Australia could join forces with other major uranium exporters to discourage the spread of nuclear weapons.

尽一切努力；竭尽全力

Financial aid requests will also be handled on a case-by-case basis and the university will make every effort to accommodate displaced students, especially those with the greatest need.

无可奉告；拒绝就某事发表评论

To date, the Pakistani government has offered no comment on the decision to block online access to Blogger.com.

取得进展；逐步推进

He announced his candidacy last July, but was unable to make headway in presidential polls.

与普遍看法相反；与一般人的想法不同

The study also found that contrary to popular belief, sexual activity is not starting earlier.

直到最后关头才见分晓

Even though the Drivers' Championship is over, the Constructors' Championship will most likely go down to the wire during the last two races of the season in Suzuka (Japan) and Shanghai.