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.