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cheat at sth
to act in a dishonest way in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, a competition, an exam, etc.
(尤指在游戏、比赛、考试等中)作弊,舞弊
He cheats at cards.
他玩牌时作弊。
You're not allowed to look at the answers— that's cheating.
你们不许看答案,那是作弊。
squabble
squabble with sb about
squabble with sb over sth
to argue noisily about sth that is not very important
(为琐事)争吵,发生口角
同义词：bicker
My sisters were squabbling over what to watch on TV.
我的姐妹正为看哪个电视节目争吵。
commit
commit sb to sth
commit yourself to sth
commit sb to doing sth
commit yourself to doing sth
[often passive] to promise sincerely that you will definitely do sth, keep to an agreement or arrangement, etc.
承诺,保证(做某事、遵守协议或遵从安排等)
The President is committed to reforming health care.
总统承诺要改革衞生保健制度。
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan.
借款人应当慎重考虑之后再行借贷。
upkeep of sth
the cost or process of keeping sth in good condition
保养(费)；维修(费)
同义词：maintenance
Tenants are responsible for the upkeep of rented property.
承租人应负责维修租用的房产。
