1. back away from 退縮；放棄
The US central bank had discussed the possibility of buying Treasuries before, but had appeared to back away from the idea in recent weeks.
美聯(lián)儲此前曾討論過購買國債的可能性，但最近幾周似乎放棄了這一想法LvwQ;IAHr%.。

2. kick in 開始生效；起作用
As discounts kicked in, bookings for immediate travel rose by 15%...
由于開始實行了打折，近期旅行的預訂量上升了15%sXAoAno2-rdP@。


3. hold sb. at bay 讓某人不敢輕舉妄動；鉗制住某人
These tree frogs have a powerful poison on their backs that helps hold predators at bay.
這些樹蛙背部有一種毒性非常大的毒素，可以制住捕食者by#+U_pyjK9@FCS.;Nw。

4. be cozy with sb. 與某人關系密切
The company said it isn't cozy with Washington.
通用電氣說，自己跟華盛頓的關系并不密切q52er2&o9@)L,C。