1.seal off 封锁;封闭
They have decided to seal off the city from all outside contact to stop the spread of the plague.
为了阻止瘟疫扩散,他们已经决定切断该市与外界的所有联系
。2.raise questions for sb. 引发了某人对……的思考
The blaze raised questions for the government over the safety of oil depots around the country.
大火引发了政府对英国各地油库安全状况的思考
。3.stand up for 为……挺身而出
Can a person who does not even dare to protect his own rights and interests be expected to stand up for the interests of the company?
一个连自身权益都不敢维护的人,还能指望他为公司的利益挺身而出吗?
4.make common cause with 同仇敌忾
Environment protectors have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway from being built.
环境保护者也加入了当地人阻止修建高速公路的队伍
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