1.In contrast 与此相反
In contrast, Asians often do not direct conflict, but rather gently through a relatively high status of a third party to clear.
相反地,东方人往往不会直接冲突,而是婉转地通过地位比较高的第三者来疏通。
2.alma mater 母校
The alma mater, is what we called it a day one thousand times, while others are not allowed to insult a school.
所谓的母校,就是我们一天骂它一千遍,而不准别人侮辱它一句的学校。
3.the other way around 反过来;相反地
"After WWII they decided to hang the leaders but not to punish the nation," says Prof Harrison. "But in WWI it was the other way around. "
“二战后,决策者决定处死领导人,而不是惩罚整个国家。”哈里森教授说,“这和一战中的情况恰恰是反过来的。”
4.seize the day 把握当下
Tomorrow is so far away, seize the day. Thank you.
明天是如此遥远,把握现在每一天,谢谢。