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2010-11-24来源:和谐英语
1.We begin with airport security lines. Now battle lines for travelers who say they don't want to sacrifice privacy for the sake of safety.

for the sake of为了…,为了…起见,出于…考虑

例句:We made concessions for the sake of peace.
      为了和平我们做出了让步。

2.But would you submit to one of these?

submit to顺从〔屈从, 服从〕…

例句:The minority should submit to the majority.
      少数应服从多数。

      Never submit to a threat.
      永远不要屈服于威胁。

3.Very few people have opted out.

opt out决定不参加,撤出,退出

例句:You cannot opt out of society.
      你不能脱离社会。

      Britain and Ireland say they will opt out.
      英国和爱尔兰称其将不会采取这一措施。