to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to cut corners; to be shoddy
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
to win and advance to the next round
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
though; even if; whether ... or ...
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
municipal office; council; city hall
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep