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understatement
保守的说法；不充分的敍述
To say we were pleased is an understatement (= we were extremely pleased).
只说我们高兴真是轻描淡写。
'These figures are a bit disappointing.' 'That's got to be the understatement of the year.'
"这些数字有点令人失望。" "那一定是本年度最保守的说法了。"
secure
secure against sth
secure from sth
that cannot be affected or harmed by sth
安全的；稳妥的
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion.
必须把资料保存起来,这样才不至于无意中删除。
walk sth off
to go for a walk after a meal so that you feel less full
散步消食
We walked off a heavy Sunday lunch.
我们星期日午餐吃得特别多,散散步帮助消化。
aside from
除了
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK.
除了几处擦伤外,我安然无恙。
