词汇 "nail down" 在中文的含义

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nail down

US /neɪl daʊn/
UK /neɪl daʊn/
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短语动词

1.

确定, 敲定, 明确

to succeed in getting a definite decision or agreement about something

示例:
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We need to nail down the exact date for the meeting.
我们需要确定会议的具体日期。
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Can you nail down the details of the contract by tomorrow?
你能在明天之前敲定合同的细节吗?
2.

迫使明确, 迫使做决定

to force someone to be specific or to make a decision

示例:
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The lawyer tried to nail down the witness on the exact time of the incident.
律师试图迫使证人说出事件发生的准确时间。
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It's hard to nail him down on a commitment.
很难让他做出承诺。