1.It fell short of the three-fifths support needed to begin debate on "fast-track" authority.
fall short of 達不到;缺乏
The performance fell far short of our expectations.
演出遠遠低于我們的期望 。
They fell short of provision.
他們缺少供給 。
2.We want to plug up those leaks.
plug up 堵塞;被堵塞 。填塞(孔、縫等):
The pipe seems to be plugged up and the water can’t flow away.
管道好像被堵住了,水流不出去了 。
As the disease progresses, blood clots may develop and plug up the artery, blocking circulation completely.
病情發展就會形成血塊,將動脈堵住,使循環完全斷絕 。