1.mutual ADJ
used to describe feelings that two or more people have for each other equally, or actions that affect two or more people equally 相互的;彼此的
[only before noun ] shared by two or more people 共有的;共同的
仿I don't like him, and I think the feeling is mutual.
原"It's mutual, Jen. Or didn't you notice that?"
2.skirt VERB
to be or go around the edge of sth 環繞…的四周;位於…的邊緣;沿…的邊緣走
skirt sth
skirt around/round sth
to avoid talking about a subject, especially because it is difficult or embarrassing 繞開,迴避(話題)
仿He tactfully skirted around the subject of money.
原With this pseudo-melting-pot bullshit, he was skirting the issue.
3.bolster VERB
to improve sth or make it stronger 改善;加強
bolster sth
to bolster sb's confidence/courage/morale 增加某人的信心╱勇氣╱士氣
仿He tried to bolster her bruised pride.
原Patience was not one of Jenny's virtues, and she refused to bolster my confidence by repeating the answers to all the stupid questions I had asked.
4.awkward ADJ
making you feel embarrassed 令人尷尬的;使人難堪的
difficult to deal with 難對付的;難處理的
仿Don't ask me some awkward questions.
原It was an awkward moment.
5.statement NOUN
something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion 說明;說法;表白;表態
statement(on/about sth) a formal or official account of facts or opinions 聲明;陳述;報告
仿Your statement is correct.
原My statement was correct.
6.
Get to the point.说重点
"A father's love is to be cherished and respected. It's rare."