1. in earnest 认真地;诚挚地

The two countries can finally start negotiating in earnest about issues of mutual concern.

两国终于可以开始就双方共同关心的问题进行更为认真的谈判gJ1Vl5s-kn]1HiM411d。

2. hand over 移交

The present leaders have to decide whether to stand down and hand over to a younger generation

现任领导层必须决定是否应退居二线，把重任移交给更为年轻的一代-)j0GgrN6OFmdG。

3. at stake 处于危险境地;处于成败关头

The Chinese nation has reached a point where its very existence is at stake.

中华民族到了这生死存亡的关头zKqu^Ol^bDyeEys)th9D。