1. devolve into 惡化成；退化成

Yet some experts say the partnership has devolved into a classic neo-colonial relationship in which China has the upper hand.

然而一些專家說，這種合作關系已經演化成了一種典型的新殖民主義關系q)k3X~F1~B&F1V。

2. do a disservice to sth. 破壞對……的印象；給……抹黑

The fans' rude behavior has done the game a great disservice.

粉絲們無禮的行為實在是讓這場比賽大煞風景g7hl=L26Nz.7ALK[]。

3. grind sth. to a halt 讓……慢慢停下來

The bus ground to a halt at the corner and someone got off.

巴士在拐角處停了下來，有一個人下了車a-c]AdR]1d_V*9。

4. rise to protest 抗議

Every year voices rise to protest the insane commercialization of christmas, but nothing has dimmed the enthusiasm for gift giving.

人們年年都在聲討把圣誕節商品化的瘋狂行為，卻也絲毫沒有影響到他們的送禮熱情5uXPv#i^@pmu)clpng。