1. root out 根除
Two months ago, the Vatican instructed bishops that they must make it a global priority to root out sexual abuse of children by priests.
兩個(gè)月前,梵蒂岡向主教們發(fā)出指令,必須將根除神父虐童現(xiàn)象作為全球的主要工作 。
2. take responsibility for 為……負(fù)責(zé)
The extent to which you can achieve your dreams depends on the extent to which you take responsibility for your life.
你能多大程度地實(shí)現(xiàn)夢想取決于你能多大程度地為自己的人生承擔(dān)責(zé)任 。
3. hold sb. to sth. 監(jiān)督某人做某事
If he tries to leave early, we shall hold him to his contract.
如果他試圖早點(diǎn)離開,我們就要監(jiān)督他遵守合同 。
4. be loath to do sth. 不愿意
The military, therefore, would be loath to see U. S. support go but probably does not believe that the United States would cut aid.
因此,軍方將不愿意失去美國的支持,但又似乎不相信美方會停止援助 。
vt. 提高,加強(qiáng),增加