记录平时遇到的特殊的短语搭配和句子…

1. I think it was a mutual conversation.我觉得那是一场彼此尊重/双方参与的谈话
2. 描述某种意义上努力的成果：
   • It’s kind of the fruit of our labor.
   • It’s sort of a result of the hard work we put in.
   • It’s a kind of reward for all the work.
3. I think I’m gonna try being more straight edge for a while.我要尝试一段时间更自律一点
   • straight edge:引申为更克制，更健康的生活方式，不吸烟，不喝酒..
4. I find it tricky to say no without hurting people’s feelings.我觉得拒绝别人又不伤人感情挺难的
   • tricky:有点难，有点挑战，棘手的..
5. a natural place for spontaneity 一个适合自然流露/即兴发挥的地方
   • The studio became a natural place for spontaneity and creative flow工作室成了一个自然流露灵感与创意的地方
   • Our friendship has always been a natural place for spontaneity.我们的友谊一直都很自在，比较随心所欲
   • That living room was a natural place for spontaneity-laughter,music and dancing just happend.那个客厅就是个适合即兴发挥的地方-笑声，音乐，舞蹈都自然发生
6. To put in a nutshell(or just “In a nutshell”)简单来说/简而言之/一句话总结
   • To put in a nutshell,she didn’t show up,and we had to cancel everything.一句话总结，她没来，我们只好取消一切
   • He explain quantum mechanics in a nutshell.他用简单易懂的方式解释了量子力学
7. Be present in the moment
   1. 可以分开用
      • Be present专注/到场/用心参与：Please be present during the meeting.
      • In the moment在那一刻/顺其自然/不顾将来：I wasn’t thinking,I just act in the moment.
   2. 合起来用
      • Be present in the moment活在当下/专注此刻：Try to be present in the moment instead of thinking about past.
8. a bit of imposter syndrome 有点觉得自己不够格
   • I got the job,but I still feel a bit of imposter syndrome sometimes.我拿到了这份工作，但有时候还是会觉得自己好像不配
   • She’s incredibly talented,yet she struggles with imposter syndrome.她非常有才华，但却一直受到“冒名顶替感”的困扰
9. ish后缀，意思是大约（口语化表达，文章中用得少）
   • Let’s meet at 3-ish so we can grab a coffee before the movie.我们大概三点见吧，这样可以在看电影前喝杯咖啡
10. down for that表赞同，愿意参加某个提议或活动（口语化表达）
    • Well, if my friends invite me to go hiking or catch a movie, I’m usually down for that. I enjoy spending time outdoors or just relaxing with good company.
11. go all out for something/someone拼尽全力去做…/不遗余力支持…
    • They went all out for the championship. 他们为了冠军拼尽了全力
    • She went all out for her best friend’s wedding. 她为了好朋友的婚礼倾尽了所有的心力
    • The company is going all out for the product launch. 公司正全力以赴准备产品发布
12. in a minute
    1. 立刻，马上，很快的意思
       • Can you wait? I’ll finish this in a minute.
    2. 用在否定句中表幽默夸张的反话
       • I haven’t seen you in a minute! 好久不见了（意思是很久没见）
13. push one’s limit 挑战某人的极限
    • This job really pushes my limits, but I’m learning a lot.这份工作确实挑战了我的极限，但我学到了很多
    • She always pushes her limits to achieve more. 她总是突破极限，力求更进一步

..to be continue..