1.hold to account 使承担责任
Meanwhile, the media, traditionally intertwined with the politicians, fail to hold this elite to account.
与此同时,历来与政客们纠葛不清的媒体,也做不到向政界精英们问责 。
2.set out to do 着手做某事
He had set out to establish a new relationship of confidence with the European leaders.
他已经着手建立同欧洲领袖们互相信任的新关系 。
3.crack down on 镇压;制裁
We are resolved to crack down on the person who commits violations of law and discipline.
我们坚决制裁违法乱纪分子 。
4.come into effect 开始生效
The contract shall come into effect as soon as it is duly signed by both parties and shall remain effective for two years.
本合同经双方签字生效,有效期两年 。
5.convict of 宣判(某人)犯有(某罪)
The jury in the first trial did not convict them of the airlines conspiracy.
陪审团在首次庭审中没有宣判他们犯有阴谋毁机罪 。