figure sb / sth out
弄懂;弄清楚;弄明白
We couldn't figure her out.
我们摸不透她。
no big deal
没什么大不了;无所谓;没关系:
If I don't win it's no big deal.
我输了也没关系。
on your / the / its way
即将去(或来);就要去(或来):
I'd better be on my way (= I must leave) soon.
我最好还是快点儿走。
buffer (against sth) | ~ (between sth and sth)
缓冲物;起缓冲作用的人:
Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.
家庭和朋友的支持有助于减缓压力。
pick sb up
(开车)接人
I'll pick you up at five.
我五点钟来接你。
invite sb (to sth)
邀请:
Have you been invited to their party?
你接到参加他们的聚会的邀请了吗?