to square up
[phrase form: square]
01
和解, 解决分歧
to reach an agreement or manage a dispute, often by coming to terms or resolving differences
例子
The nations involved in the conflict were urged to square up and negotiate a peaceful resolution.
冲突中的国家被敦促达成协议并谈判和平解决方案。
02
使成方形, 调整对齐
to make something square or even in shape
例子
Before starting the construction project, the builders needed to square the foundation up to ensure stability.
在开始建设项目之前，建筑工人需要调整地基以确保稳定性。
03
对齐, 使成方形
to align the edges of a stack of paper, especially in the context of printing, to ensure uniformity
例子
The printing press operator routinely checks and adjusts the machinery to ensure it squares up the paper accurately.
印刷机操作员例行检查和调整机器，以确保其准确对齐纸张。
04
冷静下来, 平静下来
to calm down, especially after a confrontation or tense situation
Idiom
Informal例子
Let 's square up and talk about this calmly.
冷静下来，我们冷静地谈谈这件事。
