1.something-in-chief 首領(lǐng)/大王
The editor-in-chief hopes that his next book will be issued as a paperback, as this will increase the sales.
主編希望他的第二本書能以平裝本出版,這樣會增大銷售量 。
2.put foot down 采取堅定立場
John didn't want to practise his piano lesson, but mother put foot down.
約翰不想練鋼琴,但母親堅持要他練 。
3.wrestle with 角力
Moreover, Chinese firms must wrestle with thorny regulatory and political issues.
更為突出的是,中國人的公司必須與難搞的監(jiān)管和政治事項相角力 。
4.in submission to服從于
I shall give up my claim, in submission to your wish.
我將服從你的意愿,放棄我的要求 。
5.show up 出現(xiàn)
You may have some strange disease that may not show up for 10 or 15 years.
你可能患有某種10年或者15 年都看不出什么癥狀來的怪病 。