He tried to stay under the radar as he went about his business: not getting attention
the back of her hand: Used to represent one's complete knowledge of or familiarity with something. Usually used after the verb “know.”
- I've read this book so many times, I know it like the back of my hand.
- You should ask Samantha for directions—she knows this town like the back of her hand.
So if you are a big eater you might want to get like the value pack that you might want to get two of these sandwiches because it goes quickly.
offbeat:
- not coinciding with the beat: a rapid tempo is essential here, otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas
- unconventional; unusual: she's a little offbeat but she's a wonderful actress
the bank industry's vulnerability to black swans: an unpredictable or unforeseen event, typically one with extreme consequences 黑天鹅
I resonate with this character on a spiritual level.
as you start to specialize in your field of choice, Your knowledge will go from broad and shallow to narrow and deep.
cleft and cranial maxillofacial surgery is a one year fellowship providing surgical experience in treating cleft lip and palate, craniofacial surgery and other major facial deformities of note.
Head and neck oncology, facial cosmetics and cleft and cranial maxillofacial surgery
And if you have a different take on his words, I love to hear perspective in the comments: a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
- Most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective
a wise person is beyond anger:
cast iron plate: 铸铁板
some monthly magazines have a lead time of six months or more: the time between the initiation and completion of a production process.
A psychopath may not only pass down his genes but influence a child by being a role model.
- psychopath: a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviour.
the chillies are steeped in olive oil: soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it: soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it
a heavy-duty knife with sawtooth serrations: a tooth or point of a serrated edge or surface.
- heavy-duty: (of material or an article) designed to withstand the stresses of demanding use
I'm able to believe and empathize with her suffering: understand and share the feelings of another.
It's one of the most grounded, brutal, and emotionally war story 最接地气
Biden Faces Pleas for Oil Export Ban That Would Upend Markets: Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.
The bicycle lay upended in a ditch. 自行车翻倒在一条小水沟里。
This is detonating cord. It's a thin plastic tube with some fiber winding inside it, but, down the very center, it's powdered PETN, Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate, a high explosive:
- detonating : explode or cause to explode.
kerosene, diesel, petrol
- kerosene /ˈkɛrəsiːn/: a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heating boilers; paraffin oil.
- diesel /ˈdiːz(ə)l/: a heavy petroleum fraction used as fuel in diesel engines
- petrol /ˈpɛtr(ə)l/: a light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines.
There was a general atmosphere of pessimism after the euphoria of last year. :a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
She always has an aura of confidence/Authority: a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; 她总是满有信心的样子。
it gave me a nostalgic vibe: a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively;
that man gives off bad vibes: a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively;
Although we still depict nostalgic snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.
watch a sitcom: /ˈsɪtˌkɑm/ Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
Toni was smart and sassy and liked to pretend she was a hard nut:
- sassy /ˈsasi/ : lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky.
Sherlock Holmes' bumbling sidekick Watson: a person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority than that person.
four-tiered wedding cake
- tiered [tɪəd]: having or arranged in tiers
He trips, falls, and face-plants into the cake.
Your friend doubles over with laughter
- doubles over: bend forward, usually because you're in pain