例句:High interest rates have stunted economic growth.
高利率已经阻碍了经济的增长。

2.go ahead 前进

例句:You go ahead, and we'll follow on.
你先走，我们随后就到。

3.For a while 暂时

例句:She rested for a while, then had a wash and changed her clothes.
她休息了一会儿，然后洗了洗，换了身衣服。

4.get out of hand 失控

例句:In practice, things can get out of hand if you aren't careful.
在实践中如果不够谨慎的话，情况也可能失控。