1.imperative 必要的,不可避免的
It is imperative that governments around the world enact laws to protect the environment at home and abroad.
世界各国政府必须制定法律来保护国内外的环境
。2.pledge to 承诺
In the treaty both sides pledge to respect human rights.
双方在条约中都许诺尊重人权
。3.follow suit 跟着做
Then India would follow suit, as would Pakistan.
印度和巴基斯坦也会如法炮制
。4.phase out 使逐步淘汰
Several European states are slowing down plans to phase out nuclear power.
一些欧洲国家正在放慢逐步淘汰核电的计划
。5.coincide with 符合,与……相一致
The strike was timed to coincide with the party conference.
那次罢工选择在召开政党大会的同一时间举行
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