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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.
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.
a heavy-duty knife with sawtooth serrations: a tooth or point of a serrated edge or surface.
I'm able to believe and empathize with her suffering:
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:
kerosene, diesel, petrol
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
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