1. Sort out解决: l There are small technical problems to sort out, but the idea is cool enough. l We urged them to sort out the problem sooner rather than later. 2. Hold up耽搁: l Sorry I am late. I get held up) at another meeting. l They should have finished that job on Friday – what’s holding them up? 3. Think through认真思考: l Before you start the project, think through the processes and procedures. l This guidance will help you to think it through. 4. Point out指出: l I want to point out one area that is also important to our analysis. l Could you point out some important tabs)? 5. Call off 取消: l Since the COVID, let’s call off the annual party for this year. l A lot of national conferences were called off because of COVID-19. 6. Put off 推迟: l We’ve had to put off our team event until next summer. l The meeting has been put off for a week. 7. Chip in插嘴: l Forgive me in chipping in like this, but I think I know a better way to get to solve this problem. l You can chip in anytime. 8. Run by)征求意见 l Can I run a few ideas by you?) 商量一下 l When you have a chance, I’d like to run the new policy draft by you. 9. Set up/arrange 安排 l Can you arrange a meeting with marketing to make sure we are on the same page? l We should arrange a meeting to talk about this. 10. Schedule 计划安排 l I scheduled a dental appointment for tomorrow afternoon. I’d like to take half day off.