立法如未通过 美国可能面临“关门”

1.grapple with sth 努力设法解决某事

The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution.

新政府还需尽力解决空气污染问题。

2.suspend 暂停；中止

Production has been suspended while safety checks are carried out.

在进行安全检查期间暂停生产。

3.bill 议案，法案

They got the bill through Congress.

他们使此议案在国会获得通过。

4.in an effort to 企图（努力想）；试图要

Penny tended to work through her lunch hour in an effort to keep up with her work.

为了努力跟上工作进度，彭妮往往午饭时间也在工作。

5.infrastructure 基础设施，基础建设

Simple improvements to infrastructure can reduce the spread of disease.

对基础设施的简单改进可以减少疾病的传播。