1.hold to account 使承擔(dān)責(zé)任
Meanwhile, the media, traditionally intertwined with the politicians, fail to hold this elite to account.
與此同時,歷來與政客們糾葛不清的媒體,也做不到向政界精英們問責(zé) 。
2.set out to do 著手做某事
He had set out to establish a new relationship of confidence with the European leaders.
他已經(jīng)著手建立同歐洲領(lǐng)袖們互相信任的新關(guān)系 。
3.crack down on 鎮(zhèn)壓;制裁
We are resolved to crack down on the person who commits violations of law and discipline.
我們堅決制裁違法亂紀(jì)分子 。
4.come into effect 開始生效
The contract shall come into effect as soon as it is duly signed by both parties and shall remain effective for two years.
本合同經(jīng)雙方簽字生效,有效期兩年 。
5.convict of 宣判(某人)犯有(某罪)
The jury in the first trial did not convict them of the airlines conspiracy.
陪審團在首次庭審中沒有宣判他們犯有陰謀毀機罪 。