Buzzwords:
Tomboy n.假小子(a girl who behaves in a boyish manner)
His daughter is a saucy tomboy.
他女儿是一个调皮的假小子。
Public persona 人设
Recent scandals go against Alexander’s "good man" public persona.
最近的绯闻让亚历山大的“好男人”人设崩塌了。
Basketball Jersey 篮球服
Down to earth 朴实的,踏实的(practical and sensible)
The most profound Capricorn traits are down to earth nature, practical, ambitious and patient.
摩羯座最突出的性格特点就是踏实、务实、有抱负、有耐心。
Common Citizen 普通市民,平民百姓
The common citizens just prayed to the moon for a good harvest.
老百姓只是祈求月亮给予好收成。
Senior citizen 老年人(委婉用语,尤指退休者)
Senior citizens long for a more predictable and secure future.
老年人渴望一个更可预知、更稳定的未来。
Subjunctive 虚拟语气
表示与过去事实相反的情况
从句:If+主语+had+done
主句:主语+should/would/could/might+have done
If I had been there, I would not have let him bully you.
如果当时我在场,我就不会让他欺负你。
If she had invited me yesterday, I should have gone to the party.
如果她昨天邀请了我,我就能去参加派对了。
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