The proposals are still under examination. 提案仍在审查中。
■under fire 在炮火中;被攻击中
We were under fire from all sides. 我们遭到了来自四面八方的射击。
The headmaster was under fire for not sending the boys home who stole the car. 校长由于没有开除那几个偷汽车的学生,受到责难。
■under guarantee 在保修期内
Its still under guarantee, so the manufacturer will repair it. 保证书还有效,所以厂家会给修理的。
The car is still under guarantee, so you should be able to get it repaired free of charge. 汽车还在保修期内,所以你应该可以免费修理。
■under oath 在法庭上宣过誓要说实话
The judge reminded the witness that he was still under oath. 那法官提醒证人他已宣誓不作伪证。
■under obligation 有义务;一定要
The one who did the damage in under obligation to pay for it. 造成损失的人有义务赔偿。
【注】在现代英语中通常用under an [no] obligation的形式:
Youre under no obligation to pay for goods which you did not order. 没有订购的货物就无须付款。
Shes under an obligation to him because he lent her money. 因为他把钱错给她了,所以她有偿还他的义务。
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