1.bend at the waist 彎腰
When we finish a performance we bend at the waist and take a bow.
當(dāng)演出結(jié)束時,我們彎腰鞠躬。
2.up to that point 在那一刻之前
Up to that point in my life, I had given no thought to anyone I saw on the street, in stores or anywhere else.
在那一刻之前,我平生從未留意過任何一個我在街上、在商店里或在其它地方看見的人。
3.set the stage for 做好準(zhǔn)備;創(chuàng)造條件
That set the stage for the Florida legislature.
這就為佛羅里達(dá)州議會創(chuàng)造了條件。