1.stick out 坚持
例句:Whatever the weather, he sticks out walking outdoors.
无论天气好坏,他总坚持到户外散步。
2.check out 检验;结账离开;通过考核;盖章
例句:The reporter checked the story out.
记者将情况核实了一下。
3.cut away 切掉,砍掉
例句:He cut away the old branches from the tree.
他把那些枯枝从树上砍下来。
4.take the first step 迈出第一步;开一个头
例句:Today, decide what you need to do to overcome any barriers to your achievement, put a plan together, and take the first step.
就在今天,确定为了获得成就要怎样克服遇到的所有障碍,拟定一个一以贯之的计划,然后迈出第一步。