1.News media released pictures of some ministers rubbing noses. For native New Zealanders, rubbing noses is a sign of good will.
rub noses (问候时)互相用鼻子摩擦
The Eskimos of northern North America, however, rub noses when they meet.
北美洲北部的爱斯基摩人在相互见面时,以鼻子相摩擦为见面礼 。
While most animals rub noses with each other as a gesture of affection, others like to pucker up just like humans.
大多数动物通过相互摩擦鼻子以示爱意,还有些动物则象人类一样喜欢撅着嘴巴表达情感 。
2.Gary Hufbauer says if the deal is not brought to a vote by July, the agreement might be voted on after a new U.S. president takes office next year.
take office就职,上任;执政,当权
The new President take office next month.
新任命的总统下个月就要走马上任了 。
This government has systematically run down public services since it took office.
这一屆政府自上台以来系统地削减了公共服务 。