1.a series of 一系列的

例句:We shall take a series of measures to stop air pollution.
我们将采取一系列措施制止空气污染。

2.stand up 站起来

例句:According to etiquette, you should stand up to meet a guest.
按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。

3.In some ways 在某种程度上

例句:He was a man of much worldly wisdom, and in some ways resembled Voltaire.
他精于人情世故，在某些方面酷似伏尔泰。

4.rule out 排除；取消

例句:We had to rule out the possibility of increased supplies.
我们只好排除了增加供应的可能性。