口语课堂第73期:缓解紧张状态
clear the air: (通过开诚布公的谈话)消除误解,缓解紧张状态,改善气氛
remove the causes of disagreement, fear, doubts, by talking about them honestly and openly
Mary had been bad-tempered with me for days, so in an attempt to clear the air, I asked her what the matter was.几天来玛丽总对我发火,为了消除隔阂,我问她发生了什么事.
Steer/stay/keep clear of sb/sth 避开,回避,躲避
I'm trying to lose weight so I have to steer clear of fattening foods. 我想减肥,所以得避免吃增肥食品.
It's best to stay clear of the bank at lunchtimes as it gets very busy. 最好避免在午餐时间去银行,那时人很多.
