A new warden took over the prison.
一位新的监狱长接管了这所监狱。
2.court case 诉讼案件
The court case got under way last autumn.
这个案子从去年秋天起开始审理。
3.trade talks 贸易谈判
They called for a compromise on all sides to break the deadlock in the world trade talks.
他们呼吁各方作出让步以打破世界贸易谈判中的僵局。
4.hold off 拖延
We hope the rain will hold off till evening.
我们期望这场雨能拖到晚上再下。