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1.think about 考虑;捉摸

There were always things to think about when she went walking.
她去散步的时候总是有一些事情要考虑。

She doesn't stop to think about what she's saying.
她都没有停下来想一想自己在说些什么。

2.speak to 对…讲；围绕…谈

Could I speak to you in private a moment, padre.
可否私下跟您谈谈，牧师。

Don't speak to me like that. Don't you dare.
不要那样跟我讲话。我不允许！
3.prop up 支持，资助

If you have difficulty sitting like this, prop up your back against a wall.
如果这么坐着有困难，就背靠墙坐吧。

The government does not intend to prop up declining industries.
政府无意扶持不景气的企业。

4.prepare for 作准备

President Castro has warned Cubans to prepare for a profound economic emergency.
卡斯特罗主席已经提醒古巴人民为严重的经济危急状况做准备。

The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow'sgame.
球员在备战明天的比赛时带着蔑视对手的情绪。