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mywiki:english:eng202108 [2021/10/11 08:25] shaoguohmywiki:english:eng202108 [2022/04/02 17:28] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 China **one-upped** the US in Vietnam by pledging to donate 2 million COVID-19 vaccines China **one-upped** the US in Vietnam by pledging to donate 2 million COVID-19 vaccines
-  * vaccines/ˈvaksiːn,ˈvaksɪn/+  * **vaccines**/ˈvaksiːn,ˈvaksɪn/
   * **one-upp**: do better than (someone).   * **one-upp**: do better than (someone).
      * he deftly one-upped the interrogator      * he deftly one-upped the interrogator
   * deftly: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.   * deftly: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.
  
-next of kin: a person's **closest living relative** or relatives. +**next of kin**: a person's **closest living relative** or relatives. 
-  * the police notified the next of kin +  * the police notified **the next of kin 
 +**
 **kept sb grounded**: It means keep sb sensible, realistic, humble. **kept sb grounded**: It means keep sb sensible, realistic, humble.
   * Like if someone became really rich or famous but had someone that **kept them grounded** it would mean that person kept them from getting 'a big head' or getting too wrapped up in a luxurious lifestyle. That person keeps them humble and helps them remember what's truly important in life and they won't take things for granted or be rude or stuck up.   * Like if someone became really rich or famous but had someone that **kept them grounded** it would mean that person kept them from getting 'a big head' or getting too wrapped up in a luxurious lifestyle. That person keeps them humble and helps them remember what's truly important in life and they won't take things for granted or be rude or stuck up.
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