1.step down 下台
Judge Ito said that if his wife was called as a witness, he would step down as trial judge
伊藤法官说,如果他的妻子被传作证,他将不再担任初审法官 。
2.through the ranks 级级晋升
Mobutu ascended through the ranks, eventually becoming commander of the army
蒙博托出身行伍,通过一级级晋升,最终成为了陆军司令 。
3.suffer from 遭受
Many kids suffer from acne and angst.
许多年轻人都会受到青春痘和焦虑的困扰 。
4.sit up 引起注意
A defeat like that makes you sit up and think.
那样的一次失败会令你警觉起来,开始思考 。