重点讲解:
1. back down 放弃(主张、要求、承诺等);打退堂鼓;
The United States had no intention of backing down in its bitter row over farm subsidies.
美国无意就激烈争吵的农产品补贴问题作出让步 。
2. resort to 诉诸;采取;
They felt obliged to re sort to violence.
他们觉得有必要诉诸暴力 。
3. set fire to 放火烧;使燃烧;
They set fire to vehicles outside that building.
他们纵火焚烧了停在那幢大楼外的车辆 。
4. bring sth. to an end 结束;终结;
I was worried she would walk out or bring the interview to an end.
我担心她会离场或者终止采访 。
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