to begin to take effect
开始生效 (kāishǐ shēngxiào)
"The backup generator should kick in within seconds."
"备份发电机应在几秒钟内启动。" (Bèifèn fādiànjī yīng zài jǐ miǎo zhōng nèi **qǐdòng**.)
a person who keeps their promises
a view from a high position; an overview
to stop fighting and surrender
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
To assist one another, especially in difficult situations.
feeling sad or bored for a long time