经济学人下载:美国中期选举:美利坚"分"众国(2)

1.tone down 使缓和
The fiery right-wing leader toned down his militant statements after the meeting.
这位言辞激烈的右翼领导人在会后缓和了他的好战言辞。
2.tone up 使更旺盛(健康等)
More exercise and a change of diet will tone up your body.
多进行锻炼并改变饮食会使你身强体壮。
3.wallow in 沉溺
His tired mind continued to wallow in self-pity.
他疲惫的心灵继续沉溺于自怜之中。
4.keep down 压制
No matter what a woman tries to do to improve her situation, there is some barrier or attitude to keep her down.
不管女性如何试图改善自己的境遇，总有障碍或看法压制她们。
5.connive with 共谋
Senior politicians connived to ensure that he was not released.
资深政客们共谋以确保他不被获释。
6.empower someone 使能够
You must delegate effectively and empower people to carry out their roles with your full support.
你们必须有效地下放权力，使人们能够在你们的全力支持下履行他们的职责。