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Question 1

arrest

Answer 1

If something or someone arrests a process, they stop it from continuing. 抑制
例：
The sufferer may have to make major changes in his or her life to arrest the disease.
患者可能得对自身生活作大的调整以抑制病情

Question 2

gets the wrong end of the stick

Answer 2

I think someone has got the wrong end of the stick. They should have established the facts before speaking out.
我想有人误解了。他们本应该在查证事实之后再发表意见。

Question 3

pull strings

Answer 3

If you pull strings, you use your influence with other people in order to get something done, often unfairly. 动用关系
例：
Tony is sure he can pull a few strings and get you in.
托尼确信他能动用一些关系把你弄进来。

Question 4

no strings attached

Answer 4

Aid should be given to developing countries with no strings attached.
援助应该不带附加条件地被提供给发展中国家。

Question 5

know the score

Answer 5

If you know the score, you know what the real facts of a situation are and how they affect you, even though you may not like them. 了解实情
例：
I don’t feel sorry for Carl. He knew the score, he knew what he had to do and couldn’t do it.
我并不为卡尔感到难过。他了解实情，他知道他必须做什么，但又没能做成。