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.
cleave-cleft-cleft : split, divided, or partially divided into two
cranial : relating to the skull or cranium. 颅骨
maxillofacial : relating to the jaws and face. 颌面部
“Maxillo” is a Latin word root that means “jawbone.”
palate: the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. 顎
cleft lip: 唇裂
Head and neck oncology, facial cosmetics and cleft and cranial maxillofacial surgery: the study and treatment of tumours.
onco -: mass or bulk -> tumor
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
cast: cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.
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.
psyche- : soul, mind
-pathos: suffering, feeling
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
heavy-duty: (of material or an article) designed to withstand the stresses of demanding use
serrations: a tooth or point of a serrated edge or surface
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.
down the very center： ??
kerosene, petrol, diesel
kerosene /ˈkɛrəsiːn/: a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heating boilers; paraffin oil.煤油
petrol /ˈpɛtr(ə)l/: a light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines in vehicles . 汽油
diesel /ˈdiːz(ə)l/: a heavy petroleum fraction used as fuel in diesel engines 柴油
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: feeling, evoking, or characterized by nostalgia. Ex:
"he remained nostalgic about the good old days"
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.
face plant: an instance of falling face first into or on to something. Ex: "a face plant to the ground left me with a scar"
Your friend doubles over with laughter
doubles over: bend forward, usually because you're in pain