36、英语重点常考短语（1） (20-2)

为……目标；瞄准；力争

【例】We aim for the completion of the task by the end of the year.

我们的最终目的是最迟年底完成这项工作。

give up

投降；认输；放弃

【例】They gave up without a fight.

他们不战而降。

in theory

理论上；按理说

【例】In theory，these machines should last for ten years or more.

从理论上讲，这些机器应该能用10年以上。

take measures

采取措施；设法；着手

【例】We are able to take measures before it is too late.

趁还来得及，我们可以采取一些措施。

depend on

依赖；信赖；取决于

【例】The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival.

这个地区依靠航运维持生活。

at large

未被捕的；详尽的

【例】Her killer is still at large.

杀害她的凶手仍然逍遥法外。

give in

屈服；投降；让步；交上

【例】He was compelled to give in.

他被迫屈服。

be inclined to

倾向于……；偏重；有意

【例】We would be inclined to talk about the things which are about to take place.

我们将倾向于说说那些即将发生的事情。

concern for

为……担心；关心；关注

【例】There is grave concern for the safety of witnesses.

人们非常担心证人的安全

no longer

不再；不复

【例】He no longer lives here.

他不再住这儿了。

go against

违背；反对；不利于

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