英语访谈节目:爱荷华州将成为第一个进行选举的大州

1.distributed to 分发

Alms were distributed to those in need.

救济品被分发给困难人群。

2.push for 争取

The stores will inevitably end up competing with each other in their push for increased market shares.

在努力争取更大的市场份额的过程中，这些商场最终将不可避免地相互展开竞争。

3.stand up 站立

How well does this thesis stand up to close examination?
这个命题经得起推敲吗？

4.distance from 疏远

The author distanced himself from some of the comments in his book.
作者使自己书中的某些评论不带个人色彩。

5.hope for 希望

A draw seems the best they can hope for.

看来他们顶多只能指望打个平局了。