1.under pressure 面临压力
He refused to give the document up, even under pressure.
即使受到压力，他仍拒绝交出文件。
2.secretary of state 国务卿
The proposals were given in outline by the Secretary of State.
国务卿对提议进行了简要的概述。
3.bring down 打倒；击落
His challenge to Mrs Thatcher brought her down.
他的挑战导致了撒切尔夫人的下台。
4.trade war 贸易战
The most important thing is to reach an agreement and to avoid a trade war.
最重要的是达成协议，避免贸易战。
