clam up 沉默不语对话：A: When Joe and Lisa were splitting in each one's throat, why did you clam up without speaking up for Lisa?A：当乔和莉莎吵得不可开交时，你为何沉默不语，不帮莉莎说话？B: I could not put in a word in edge ways. They came on each other like a lon of bricks.B：我根本插不进嘴，他们吵得那么激烈。A: But you should stand up for Lisa. You should be fair and square.A：但你必须站出来为莉莎说话的，你应该主持公道。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，否则我不会站在任何人一边。clip joint 高消费的场所对话：A: I need his help. But I don't know how to ask him.A：我需要他帮忙，可不知道该怎么开口。B: When you talk to him, be sure to pick the right place and right mood.B：跟他说话的时候一定要找个合适的场合，还要等他心情好的时候。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：我想可以在高档饭店里请他吃顿饭，可你知道附近的饭店几乎都是高消费的地方。B: It's not the time for you to pinch pennies, It's the time for you to splurge a bit.B：这可不是该你节约的时候，该花的钱就要花。
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