to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
to shut in; to confine; to contain
to shake; to sway; to waver
right in the center (centre)
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to relax; to feel at home
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
and; thereupon; because of that
reconciliation; make peace with
to apologize; to apologise
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
ornament; decoration; figurehead; leader without real power
assistance; backing; reinforcements
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
family-centered sitcom; TV drama of family life; soap opera
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
sarcastic; foulmouthed; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
advanced materials; new high-tech materials
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
one's physical safety; personal security
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination