对话：

　　A: When Joe and Lisa were splitting in each one’s throat, why did you clam up without speaking up for Lisa?

　　当Joe和Lisa吵得不可开交时，你为何沉默不语，不帮Lisa说话了。

　　B: I could not put in a word in edge ways. They come on each other like a ton of bricks.

　　我根本不想插嘴，他们吵得那么激烈。

　　A: But you should stand up for Lisa. You should be fair and square.

　　但你应该站出来为Lisa说话，你应该主持公道。

　　B: I do not take side with anyone unless I am sure of what I’m doing.

　　除非我清楚我在做什么，否则我不会站在任何一边。

　　注释：

　　clam up v. 拒不开口

　　例句：You're not gonna clam up until I explain this, are you?

　　我不解释，你是不是就不打算闭嘴啦?