经济学人下载:英国脱欧带伤闯关前途叵测(2)

1.status quo 现状
By 492 votes to 391, the federation voted to maintain the status quo.
联盟以492票对391票投票决定维持现状。
2.set out 阐述，提出
He has written a letter to The Times setting out his views.
他已经给《泰晤士报》写信，阐述了自己的观点。
3.align with 与…结盟
When war broke out, they aligned themselves with the rebel forces.
战争爆发以后，他们与叛军结了盟。