clam up 沉默不語對話：A: When Joe and Lisa were splitting in each one's throat, why did you clam up without speaking up for Lisa?A：當喬和莉莎吵得不可開交時，你為何沉默不語，不幫莉莎說話？B: I could not put in a word in edge ways. They came on each other like a lon of bricks.B：我根本插不進嘴，他們吵得那么激烈。A: But you should stand up for Lisa. You should be fair and square.A：但你必須站出來為莉莎說話的，你應該主持公道。B: I do not take side with anyone unless I'm sure of what I'm doing.B：除非我清楚自己在做什么，否則我不會站在任何人一邊。clip joint 高消費的場所對話：A: I need his help. But I don't know how to ask him.A：我需要他幫忙，可不知道該怎么開口。B: When you talk to him, be sure to pick the right place and right mood.B：跟他說話的時候一定要找個合適的場合，還要等他心情好的時候。A: I thought I would treat him to a dinner in a good restaurant, but most of the restaurants nearby are clip joints, you know?A：我想可以在高檔飯店里請他吃頓飯，可你知道附近的飯店幾乎都是高消費的地方。B: It's not the time for you to pinch pennies, It's the time for you to splurge a bit.B：這可不是該你節(jié)約的時候，該花的錢就要花。
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