脱口说英语口语交际习语 93 clam up

　　C-11：clam up沉默不语
 

　　A:When Joe and Lisa were splitting in each one's throat, why did you clam up without speaking up for Lisa?

　　A:当乔和莉莎吵得不可开交时，你为何沉默不语，不帮莉莎说话？

　　B:I could not put in a word in edge ways. They came on each other like a lon of bricks.

　　B:我根本插不进嘴，他们吵得那么激烈。

　　A:But you should stand up for Lisa. You should be fair and square.

　　A:但你必须站出来为莉莎说话的，你应该主持公道。

　　B:I do not take side with anyone unless I'm sure of what I'm doing.

　　B：除非我清楚自己在做什么，否则我不会站在任何人一边。

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