1.In contrast 與此相反
In contrast, Asians often do not direct conflict, but rather gently through a relatively high status of a third party to clear.
相反地,東方人往往不會直接沖突,而是婉轉(zhuǎn)地通過地位比較高的第三者來疏通。
2.alma mater 母校
The alma mater, is what we called it a day one thousand times, while others are not allowed to insult a school.
所謂的母校,就是我們一天罵它一千遍,而不準別人侮辱它一句的學校。
3.the other way around 反過來;相反地
"After WWII they decided to hang the leaders but not to punish the nation," says Prof Harrison. "But in WWI it was the other way around. "
“二戰(zhàn)后,決策者決定處死領導人,而不是懲罰整個國家。”哈里森教授說,“這和一戰(zhàn)中的情況恰恰是反過來的。”
4.seize the day 把握當下
Tomorrow is so far away, seize the day. Thank you.
明天是如此遙遠,把握現(xiàn)在每一天,謝謝。