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
After a heated argument, the friends decided it was time to square up and mend their relationship.
在一场激烈的争论之后，朋友们决定是时候解决分歧并修复他们的关系了。
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
The carpenter carefully measured and cut the wood to square up the frame of the new bookshelf.
木匠仔细测量并切割木材以方正新书架的框架。
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
In the world of offset printing, precision is crucial, and the technician meticulously squares up the paper to avoid any misalignment during the printing process.
在胶印世界中，精确度至关重要，技术人员会仔细对齐纸张（square up）以避免印刷过程中的任何错位。
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
After the argument, she told him to square up and stop yelling.
争论之后，她告诉他冷静下来，不要再喊了。
Let 's square up and talk about this calmly.
冷静下来，我们冷静地谈谈这件事。
