1.dig in one's heel 拒不讓步
例句:But, predictably, the talks are getting bogged down, as vested interests dig in their heels.
但意料之中的是,由于既得利益者寸步不讓,談判正陷入困境 。
2.lose heart 泄氣
例句:He appealed to his countrymen not to lose heart.
他呼吁自己的同胞不要喪失信心 。
3.sooner or later 遲早
例句:Whoever did this will sooner or later be caught and will be punished.
不管是誰干的這事,早晚要被抓住并受到懲罰 。
4.held out 伸出
例句:I should have held out for a better deal.
我應該堅持要求更優厚的條件的 。