no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
one large ...; a great ...
the whole school; all the schools
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
general public; the masses
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
second-year student; second-year pupil; biennial; biennial plant
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
worst; worst-case (scenario)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
polishing with a dry cloth; wiping with a dry cloth