![to [close] the gap](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [close] the gap")
to [close] the gap
[短语]
to reduce or eliminate differences between two or more things to bring them closer together
Ex:
to analyze and highlight the similarities and differences between two or more things or concepts
Ex:
The
professor
asked
the
students
to
draw
a
comparison
between
the
historical
and
modern
methods
of
communication
.
to make a hasty or premature judgment or decision without sufficient evidence or information
Ex:
to stay away from someone or something unpleasant, particularly one that is dangerous or troublesome
Ex:
He
knew
it
was
best
to
steer
clear
of
his
former
business
partner
,
who
had
a
history
of
unethical
practices
.
to patiently remain in line or in a queue, allowing others to go ahead before it is one's opportunity to proceed
Ex:
The
teacher
instructed
the
students
to
wait
their
turn
to
speak
during
the
discussion
.
![to [wring] {sth} (from|out of) {sb}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/52271/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wring] {sth} (from|out of) {sb}")
to force someone to give one information, resources, or a response through persistent questioning or pressure
Ex:
The
detective
managed
to
wring
a
confession
out
of
the
suspect
after
hours
of
intense
interrogation.
to place one leg over the other, either while sitting or standing
Ex:
She
crossed
her
legs
tightly
as
she
listened
to
the
presentation
.
to [lie] low
[短语]
to stay hidden and avoid unnecessary attention or activity
Ex:
After
the
scandal
,
the
politician
was
advised
to
lie
low
for
a
while
.
to look forward to
[动词]
期待
Ex:
She
looks forward to
her
annual
vacation
to
a
tropical
paradise
.
她期待着每年去热带天堂的假期。
to [lend] credence
[短语]
to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement
Ex:
The
scientific
study
lends
credence
to
the
hypothesis
that
certain
foods
can
affect
mood
and
mental health
.
to [build] momentum
[短语]
to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process
Ex:
The
team
needs
to
build
momentum
early
in
the
game
to
secure
a
win
.