【词汇讲解】

1.toss and turn 翻来覆去睡不着，辗转反侧

如：He knew where his heart lay, but where did his duty lie? And so did he toss and turn, and get up for a drink of water, and knock over a pile of books.
他知道他的良心何在。但是责任何在呢？这个问题使他辗转难眠，起床去喝水，结果打翻了一摞书。

My husband was tossing and turning all night.
我丈夫整夜翻来覆去睡不着。

2.detergent n. 清洁剂

如：I've tried this new detergent with excellent results.
我试用了这种新型洗涤剂，效果很好。

Be careful to rinse the detergent from these dishes.
注意务必冲洗掉这些盘子上的清洁剂。

3.Cut back on 减少

如：If we don't sell more goods, we'll have to cut back (on) production.
我们若不能增加货物的销售量，就必须大幅度降低产量。

4.soothe v. 缓和，使 ... 安静，安慰

如：He tried to soothe the crying child.
他试着去哄那个在哭的孩子。

He smeared some balm on his hand to soothe the pain.
他在手上涂了些药膏来止痛。

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