lop=diminish(下降;减少)

map=work out(制订)

mark=celebrate(庆祝)

name=appoint/nominate(命名/提名)

moot=discuss(讨论)

mull=consider(考虑)

nab=arrest(逮捕)

nip=defeat(击败)

nix=deny/disapprove(否决/拒绝)

opt=choose(选择)

oust=expel(驱逐)

peril=endanger(危害;危及)

pledge=determine(发誓)

plot=conspire(预谋;密谋策划)

plung=plummet(价格等)暴跌

poise=ready for action(作好准备)

probe=investigate(调查)

raid =attack(进攻)

rap=criticize(批评)

rebuke=criticize(批评)

rout=defeat completely(击溃;打垮)

slay=murder(谋杀)

soar=skyrocket (急剧上升)

spur=encourage(激励;鞭策)

swap=exchange(交流;交换)

sway=influence(影响)

trim=reduce(削减)

vie=compete(竞争)

vow=determine(决心;发誓)

weigh=consider (考虑)

woo=seek to win(争取;追求)