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spoil
give someone everthing he/she wants and then lead to a bad effect
squabble
to argue loudly about things that are not important
store up
to save something for later-on use
building block
the element to help you become who you are
siblings rivalry
competition between/ among siblings
innate
being natural
Perfectionist
a person who wants things to be done perfectly
outgoing
someone who is friendly, and likes being with
mood
the way someone feels
legend
a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well
get things off your chest
to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you
come along
1)to become available 2) to arrive
start off doing
to begin or cause something to begin
what with
due to/ because
syndrome
a set of feelings or actions that are typical in a particular situation
pivotal role
an extremely important role
get oneself together
to begin to be in control of one's life/emotion/...
go without
to live without something that you need or would like to have
hand sth to sb on a plate
to make it easy for someone to achieve something that they would have to work hard to get
come sb's way
it happens to you, or it becomes available
Translation: My mum would say that if Dad was the body, she was the spine.
我妈妈常说，如果爸爸是身体，那么她就是脊梁。
Translation：And I’m thankful for that because, even though we’re still relatively young, I can already see how it’s been important building block in both our characters.
我对此心存感激，因为虽然我们还年轻，可我已经认识到，这对塑造我们的性格起了很大的作用。
Translation: Several chances came our way but we missed them, so we must make the most of the opportunities that come our way.
我们有过好几次机会，不过都没抓住，所以我们必须充分利用碰到的机会。
Translation: 我对此心存疑虑和困惑，因为虽然我们不是英语专业的学生，可我已经认识到，学习英语对我们未来的工作起了很大的作用。
I’m confused and doubtful because, even though we’re not English majors, I can already see how learning English has been an important building block in our future job prospects.
Translation: what with all the noise outside, I couldn't get to sleep.