1.recrimination(s) 指責,批評(常復數)
The bitter arguments and recriminations have finally ended the relationship.
充滿仇恨的爭吵和互相指責最終結束了這段關系
2.dwindle 減少
If we try to avoid the confrontation then creativity, motivation, hope and positivity start to dwindle.
要是我們試圖回避挑戰,那么創造力、動力、希望和積極性就都會開始減弱
3.flirt with sth 玩兒似地想做某事
My mother used to flirt with Anarchism.
我的母親過去有過無政府主義的想法
4.fall short 功虧一簣
Their hopes for a surge of college-educated suburban voters also fell short.
他們對受過大學教育的郊區選民激增的希望也落空了