1.take up 從事；走上……之路

I began to take up the occupation as a teacher in my twenties.

我二十多歲就開始從事教師這一職業了9lBC34Wo7(2vsOMs,。

2.stave off 避開

Though there were failures, too, it seemed as if good management could stave off the tragedy.

雖然也有一些失敗的例子，但就表面來看，好的管理是可以避免悲劇發生的;DshL=%fFl。

3.for similar reasons 基于同樣的原因

For similar reasons, tents are often not an effective means of providing shelter either.

基于同樣的原因，通常情況下，帳篷并非提供庇護的有效手段T-)-ws;z6mG+o]l+DN。

4.a respite from 擺脫；喘息；暫時

Leisure, as it is understood, is a respite from the pressure of livelihood.

我們通常把休閑看作是擺脫了生活壓力的片刻喘息JKw]@;*Ncs(+3##;fb-。