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●ˌsquare ˈup1. (to sb) (BrE) to stand facing sb as if you are prepared to fight or argue with them 气势汹汹地面对(某人);摆好(与某人)打斗(或吵架)的架势◆Kath put her hands on her hips and squared up to him. 凯思双手叉腰面对着他。2. (to sb/sth) to face a difficult situation and deal with it in a determined way 勇敢面对;毅然面对◆He must square up to the reality of being out of work. 他必须直面失业的现实。SYN face up to sth3. (with sb) to pay sb the money you owe them (向某人)付清欠款;(与某人)算清账◆Can I leave you to square up with the waiter? 我先走一步,你来和服务员结账好吗?SYN settle up (with sb) [v + adv] |