1. devolve into 恶化成；退化成

Yet some experts say the partnership has devolved into a classic neo-colonial relationship in which China has the upper hand.

然而一些专家说，这种合作关系已经演化成了一种典型的新殖民主义关系q)k3X~F1~B&F1V。

2. do a disservice to sth. 破坏对……的印象；给……抹黑

The fans' rude behavior has done the game a great disservice.

粉丝们无礼的行为实在是让这场比赛大煞风景g7hl=L26Nz.7ALK[]。

3. grind sth. to a halt 让……慢慢停下来

The bus ground to a halt at the corner and someone got off.

巴士在拐角处停了下来，有一个人下了车a-c]AdR]1d_V*9。

4. rise to protest 抗议

Every year voices rise to protest the insane commercialization of christmas, but nothing has dimmed the enthusiasm for gift giving.

人们年年都在声讨把圣诞节商品化的疯狂行为，却也丝毫没有影响到他们的送礼热情5uXPv#i^@pmu)clpng。