1. back away from 退缩;放弃
The US central bank had discussed the possibility of buying Treasuries before, but had appeared to back away from the idea in recent weeks.
美联储此前曾讨论过购买国债的可能性,但最近几周似乎放弃了这一想法 。
2. kick in 开始生效;起作用
As discounts kicked in, bookings for immediate travel rose by 15%...
由于开始实行了打折,近期旅行的预订量上升了15% 。
3. hold sb. at bay 让某人不敢轻举妄动;钳制住某人
These tree frogs have a powerful poison on their backs that helps hold predators at bay.
这些树蛙背部有一种毒性非常大的毒素,可以制住捕食者 。
4. be cozy with sb. 与某人关系密切
The company said it isn't cozy with Washington.
通用电气说,自己跟华盛顿的关系并不密切 。
n. 住处,膳宿;适应,和解