政府汽车采购的新规则

come into force开始生效
例句：The new law comes into force from the day of its promulgation.
新法律自公布之日起生效。

2. I think one, the government is trying to set an example.

set an example以身作则; 树立榜样
例句：She set an example to us by her conscientious work.
她积极自觉地工作，给我们作出了榜样。

3. BYD is one of China's major domestic car producers; do they have what it takes to appeal to officials' tastes?

appeal to对…有吸引力
例句：This job rather appeals to me.
这工作对我有吸引力。

4. We met with Beijing BYD showroom manager Lin Zhang to find out.

find out发现, 看穿, 揭发, 找出;查明
例句：We must find out the truth of the matter.
我们必须弄清楚事情的真相。

5. With the majority of Chinese brands currently unable to produce cars that are not only of a high enough standard but, more importantly, are perceived as such, one domestic brand may be able to step into the breach.

step into干预; 涉足
例句：After graduation John stepped into his father's shoes to become a lawyer.
约翰毕业后便继承了他父亲的衣钵, 当了一名律师。

6. Red Flag may yet come to the rescue of officials with the C131, a model based on none other than Audi's A6.

base on使建立在…基础上,立足
例句：Action should be based on solid facts.
行动应有确凿的事实为依据。

7. It is likely to only be over the long run that Chinese domestic cars are able to shake off their cheap and cheerful image and begin appealing to more upmarket groups.

shake off逃脱, 摆脱
例句：He soon shook off the illness.
他很快就治好了疾病。