1.have some inkling of 对...有一定的了解
They even have some inkling as to the "how" of ageing, the biochemical processes which may trigger these cellular phenomena.
他们甚至对衰老是“如何”发生的，即可能触发这些细胞现象的生物化学过程有了一定的了解。

2.hold out for 为...坚持
Given their state, the soldiers had done well to hold out for so long.
考虑到他们的状况，战士们坚持了这么长时间已经是干得很不错了。

3.suffer the consequence 承担后果
The thief must suffer the consequence of what he had done.
这小偷必须对自己所做的一切负责。