1.It fell short of the three-fifths support needed to begin debate on "fast-track" authority.
fall short of 达不到;缺乏
The performance fell far short of our expectations.
演出远远低于我们的期望 。
They fell short of provision.
他们缺少供给 。
2.We want to plug up those leaks.
plug up 堵塞;被堵塞 。填塞(孔、缝等):
The pipe seems to be plugged up and the water can’t flow away.
管道好像被堵住了,水流不出去了 。
As the disease progresses, blood clots may develop and plug up the artery, blocking circulation completely.
病情发展就会形成血块,将动脉堵住,使循环完全断绝 。