iron

iron out

To settle through discussion or compromise; work out.

解决，消除：通过讨论或妥协来解决；消除

have many (或 other) irons in the fire

have many (or a range of) options or courses of action available or be involved in many activities or commitments at the same time

同时有许多（或其他）事情要做

in irons

having the feet or hands fettered

上镣铐；入狱

(of a sailing vessel) stalled head to wind and unable to come about or tack either way

（帆船）船头迎风难以调向

iron hand (或 fist)

used to refer to firmness or ruthlessness of attitude or behaviour

铁腕，严厉的手段；严格的控制；高压手段

Fascism's iron hand.

法西斯主义的高压手段。

an iron hand (或 fist) in a velvet glove

firmness or ruthlessness cloaked in outward gentleness

外柔内刚，棉内藏针

iron something out

remove creases from clothes, sheets, etc. by ironing

熨平，烫平

iron in the fire

An undertaking or project in progress

正在进行的事情或项目

has many irons in the fire this year.

今年有许多事要做