【詞匯講解】

1.toss and turn 翻來覆去睡不著，輾轉反側

如：He knew where his heart lay, but where did his duty lie? And so did he toss and turn, and get up for a drink of water, and knock over a pile of books.
他知道他的良心何在。但是責任何在呢？這個問題使他輾轉難眠，起床去喝水，結果打翻了一摞書。

My husband was tossing and turning all night.
我丈夫整夜翻來覆去睡不著。

2.detergent n. 清潔劑

如：I've tried this new detergent with excellent results.
我試用了這種新型洗滌劑，效果很好。

Be careful to rinse the detergent from these dishes.
注意務必沖洗掉這些盤子上的清潔劑。

3.Cut back on 減少

如：If we don't sell more goods, we'll have to cut back (on) production.
我們若不能增加貨物的銷售量，就必須大幅度降低產量。

4.soothe v. 緩和，使 ... 安靜，安慰

如：He tried to soothe the crying child.
他試著去哄那個在哭的孩子。

He smeared some balm on his hand to soothe the pain.
他在手上涂了些藥膏來止痛。

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