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1.dream up想出
I dreamed up a plan to solve both problems at once...
我想出了一個方案,可以同時解決兩個問題 。
2.marry up高攀
The notion that women should 'marry up' endured well past the heyday of the English gentry, and the most successful breadwinners were considered the most desirable mates.
女性應(yīng)該高攀的觀念在經(jīng)歷了英國鄉(xiāng)紳貴族的鼎盛時期后依然深入人心,最成功的養(yǎng)家者會被視為最令人滿意的伴侶 。
3.break down破裂
Talks with business leaders broke down last night...
昨晚與商界領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人的談判破裂了 。
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