to gain advantages with no intent to suffer any\rlosses.\r11. hold up 支撑\r是相互宽容与谅解支撑着他们的幸福在继续。\rIt is mutual tolerance and understanding that hold up the continuity of their happiness.\r我们不能让股市持续低迷，因为它支撑着这个国家的经济。\rWe can't let the stock market run at an all-time low, for it holds up the economy of the\rcountry.\r12. get a yawn from s b . 某人打哈欠或厌倦\r在年青人眼里，像这样的老生常谈只能让他们厌倦。\rIn the eyes of young people, the cliches like this could get nothing but a yawn from them.\r职场，常让人们厌倦的是没完没了的会议。\rWhat often gets a yawn from people at work is an endless succession of meetings.\r13. shrug off: 对.. 不予理会，对.... 不屑一顾\r他对我投诉的事情不予理睬，这使我大为光火。\rHe shrugged off what I complained about, which drove me into a rage.\r我很佩服她能对错误的批评意见不予理会。\rI really admire the way she is able to shrug off unfair criticism.
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