1.on the verge of 濒临于

The peace talks were on the verge of collapse.

和平谈判濒于破裂O+l=%9b.%k#O)。

2.decline to do 婉言拒绝做某事

Party B may decline to participate in any of the above, if it believes that to do so is contrary to its better interests.

如果因此而损害了乙方的利益，乙方可以拒绝参加相关活动4CZj9#GlKKPumR。

3.expire 期满

This was due to expire at the end of the present Congress.

这项任命在本届国会届满时将到期@.nVliGttFeOo#EX&。

4.hands are tied 无能为力

I really wish I could help, but my hands are tied.

我真的希望我能帮上忙，但我实在无能为力C75lMq&d|gzN)hNd+(vA。

5.shift the blame 推卸责任

He tried to shift the blame for his mistakes onto his colleagues.

他自己犯了错误，却试图把责任推给同事Z|xulg(,4%B0。

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