1. be on the fence about 對也……猶豫不決
If you're on the fence about whether you should make a change this year, make a list of the benefits and costs.
如果你還在猶豫是否要在新的一年里做些改變,那么列出一個表格,把所有的好處和代價都列出來 。
2. finish sth./sb. off 解決;終結
They meant to finish her off, swiftly and without mercy.
他們打算迅速而不帶絲毫憐憫地把她解決了 。
3. intent on doing sth. 決意
She was intent on pursuing a career in business.
她決意要在商界謀一份事業(yè) 。
4. have one's say 發(fā)表自己的看法
The Football Association have had their say.
足聯(lián)發(fā)表了他們自己的看法 。
5. hinge on 取決于
Mr Obama has so far been unwilling to support such measures, but his resolve may hinge on the mood of the electorate.
奧巴馬迄今為止一直不愿支持這些舉措,但他的決定可能還是要取決于選民的情緒