1.slow down (使)放慢;(使)减速
例句:There is no cure for the disease, although drugs can slow down its rate of development.
尽管药物可以减缓病情的发展,但是这种病仍然是不治之症 。
2.put up 张贴;举起;建造;提高
例句:The cafe owner has put up the required 'no smoking' signs, but thinks his responsibility stops there
咖啡馆老板已经按规定贴上了“禁止吸烟”的标志,但是他认为自己的责任就止于此 。