应付
deal with; cope with; handle
Everyone else understands, but I can’t. (卻)
别人都明白,我却听不懂。
In order to cope with exams, studying relies entirely on rote memorization.
为了应付考试,学习全靠死记硬背
翻山越嶺
cross over mountains and valleys
引导
guide; lead; guidance; steering
He has been fighting to win the election for the past few months. (為...而)
几个月来,他一直在为选举而战。
Teacher Fang guided everyone to discuss the issues to pay attention to when writing a post-viewing reflection.
方老师引导大家讨论写观后感应该注意的问题
一问三不知
to have no idea at all
贫困
poor; impoverished; poverty
What I do not understand is why my mother is against our loving relationship. (The…的是…construction)
我不明白的是,妈妈为什么不同意我们谈恋爱。
People believe that studying can change one’s destiny.
人们相信,读书可以改变命运
八九不离十
most likely
补助
help financially; subsidies; allowance
There is plenty of food, and you can all eat as much as you want. (The “verb + 个” construction)
(吃的)东西很多,大家可以吃个够。
Tuition and miscellaneous fees are waived, and a monthly living allowance of ten yuan is also provided.
免书费、免杂费,每月还能享受十元的生活补助。
眉飞色舞
eyes shining with excitement
拖延
delay; put off
Nowadays, during holidays many people don’t stay at home, but instead go on nearby outings or travel to different places. (不是...而是)
现在放假很多人不是待在家里,而是去附近郊游或到各地旅游。
Not only did they acquire knowledge, but they also developed self-confidence and creativity.
既學到了知識,還培養了自信心和創造力。
十年树木,百年树人
It takes ten years to grow trees, but a century to cultivate people.