1.They said some cells that help us process light had deteriorated in the older people.
deteriorate 恶化
There are fears that the situation might deteriorate into full-scale war.
人们担心形势可能恶化而演变成一场全面战争
。2.We need to gear up for this.
gear up for 为...做准备
They geared up for the new season's production.
他们为新的一个季度的生产作好准备
。