19-36 Flashcards by Liew Jerron | Brainscape

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不知所措

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confused about a situation

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不自量力

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lack of self-reliance

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沦海桑田

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dramatic change in the landscape

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长年累月

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happening year in year out consistently

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长袖善舞

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Graceful dancer

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草木皆兵

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paranoia, thinking that everything poses a threat

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城门失火，殃及池鱼

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consequences affect even those not involved

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痴人说梦

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someone’s words/ideas are absurd

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持之以恒

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continuously pursue a goal without giving up

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出尔反尔

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hypocritical

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出类拔萃

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one is excellent

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出人头地

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distinguish from others in terms of success

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吹毛求疵

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overly critical

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垂涎三尺

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(of food) tempting or delicious

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唇亡齿寒

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interdependent

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粗制滥造

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poor quality goods

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打草惊蛇

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reckless

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大公无私

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selfless