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to sit on
[phrase form: sit]
01
搁置, 延缓处理
to refrain from addressing a matter or making a decision
Example
The team lead decided to sit on the feedback for a while, allowing team members to reflect on their own before discussing it collectively.
团队负责人决定搁置反馈，给团队成员一些时间反思，然后再集体讨论。
The city council opted to sit on the zoning issue, deferring any decisions until the next meeting.
市议会选择搁置区划问题，延缓处理任何决定，直到下次会议。
02
压制, 掩盖
to intentionally keep information, emotions, or a decision, from being expressed or revealed
Example
I ca n't believe they would sit on such important news without informing the team; transparency is crucial in a workplace.
我无法相信他们会对如此重要的消息压制不报，透明度在工作场所是至关重要的。
After the breakup, she decided to sit on her emotions and not let anyone see how much she was hurting
分手后，她决定压制自己的情感，不让任何人看到她有多痛苦。
03
担任, 参加
to be part of a committee, board, organization, or similar group and hold a position within that particular entity
Example
She decided to sit on the editorial board to contribute her expertise to the publication.
她决定担任编辑委员会的成员，为出版物贡献她的专业知识。
As a seasoned professional, he was invited to sit on the advisory committee for the industry conference.
作为一位经验丰富的专业人士，他被邀请担任行业会议的顾问委员会成员。
04
坐下来讨论, 召开会议探讨
to engage in a conversation or meeting to address a specific topic or issue
Example
Let 's sit on this matter next week and brainstorm potential solutions before making a final decision.
我们下周坐下来讨论这个问题，集思广益找出可能的解决方案，然后再做最终决策。
The government officials will sit on the issue of environmental sustainability to devise policies for reducing carbon emissions.
政府官员将坐下来讨论环境可持续性的问题，以制定减少碳排放的政策。
