to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
being fond of children; person who likes children; being liked by children
good advice is harsh to the ear
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
one's daily milieu; neighbourhood; neighborhood; zone of life; sphere of life
sense of values; values; value system
family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
move with haste (when you have no doubts); strike while the iron is hot
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
wrasse (any fish of family Labridae)
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
hamburger (in a bun); burger
set menu; fixed-course menu; table d'hôte
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
price decision; price setting; pricing
thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
preparing (food) in advance; making in advance; pre-made; prepared in advance
characteristic; (distinctive) feature; peculiarity; spot color; spot colour
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to highlight something; to bring something to the forefront
fashion designer; couturier
about; on; regarding; per; for every
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy