strike a balance (between A and B): to manage to find a way of being fair to two opposing things; to find a compromise between two things (在对立二者之间)找到折中办法;使两全其美
We should strike a balance between amusement an study.
我们要在娱乐和学习间保持一个平衡.
Set something aside: to save or keep money or time for a particular purpose 省出,留出(钱或时间)
She tries to set aside some money every month. 她每个月都尽量存点钱.
Understanding: the ability to understand why people behave in a particular way and the willingness to forgive them when they do something wrong 理解;谅解;体谅
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. 我们必须用同情和谅解来处理这个问题.
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. 我们正在寻求两国间的进一步了解.
Stressful: causing a lot of anxiety and worry 压力重的;紧张的
a stressful job/situation/lifestyle 繁重的工作;艰难的处境;紧张的生活方式
It was a very stressful time for all of us. 对于我们所有人来说,那都是一段艰难时期.