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1. as a prelude to 作为铺垫
As a prelude to these contestable claims, Mr Dawkins examines the interesting question of why religion is so widespread.
道金分析了为何宗教得以广泛流传这样一个有趣的问题，作为这些有争议之论点的铺垫。
2. draw down 减少
I also made it clear that our commitment would not be open-ended, and that we would begin to draw down our forces this July.
我也明确表示了，我们的承诺不是没有期限的，我们要在今年7月开始减少驻阿部队。
3. weigh in 参与讨论；发表意见
The President's political advisers also weighed in on the plan...
总统的政治顾问也对这项计划发表了看法。
4. be passed over for sth. 被淘汰
She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for promotion.
她说，她一直没能得到升迁。
5. hold back 阻挡
Stagnation in home sales is holding back economic recovery...
国内销售的停滞不前正阻碍着经济复苏。
