to provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something

解释, 淡化

to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities

浪费, 挥霍

to start talking about something that is different from the topic of the discussion

偏离主题, 离开话题

to prevent somebody or something from accessing a particular place or area

将...赶走, 保持远离

to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison

锁起来, 监禁

to request or order something from an organization by sending them a written or online inquiry

书面请求, 在线订购

to hide oneself on a vehicle or vessel, such as a ship, airplane, or train, without permission or payment of fare

藏身于, 偷偷搭乘

to make a great and persistent effort in order to accomplish or resolve a task or problem

努力工作于, 持续努力解决

to work hard and persistently for a long time to get a job done or reach a goal

努力工作, 埋头苦干

