difficult
tricky/challenging
困难的
Studying alone in a foreign country is an apparently challenging task.
ask for a lot
demanding
要求高的
This job is demanding, so I have to learn new knowledge every day.
current affairs
时事新闻
We could keep up with current affairs through Weibo.
reporter
journalist
记者
Honesty is the bottom line of a journalist.
full of action
action-packed
lively
energetic
活泼的
Rock makes me feel more energetic.
electronic book
e-reader
电子书
E-book is a necessary for killing time while I am taking the subway.
recent news
exotic
异域的
This restaurant is full of exotic sensations.
traveling around the world
round-the-world tour
环球旅行
My lifelong dream is to take a round-the-world tour.
intimate companion
好朋友
As an intimate companion, she told me everything about her family.
strong-minded
tenacious/tough
坚强的
I really admire his tenacity and toughness
on time
punctual
准时的
Subway is the most punctual transport in my city.
passenger
commuter
通勤的人
For commuters, traffic situation as peak hours is a nightmare.
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Work and Study beneficial
rewarding
有好处的
It is rewarding to learn a foreign language.
good future
promising
有前途的
I believe that I would have a promising future with this major.
use every penny wisely
bargain shopper
精打细算的购物者
This is a perfect place for bargain shoppers.
limited pocket money
tight budget
手头紧
My budget has been tight recently.
crazy about shopping
shopaholic
购物狂
Can you believe that Librans (天秤座的人) were born to be shopaholics?
can’t help buying something
compulsive shopper
强迫性购物者
As a compulsive shopper, I’ve decided to reduce my shopping frequency.
seek a job
job-hunting
找工作
Being proficient in language makes me competitive in the job-hunting market.
job-centered
career-oriented
以职业为导向的
ห้องสมุดไป่ตู้
Our study plan should be career-oriented.
well-rounded
全方面的
The essence of education is to provide well-rounded knowledge.
confidence
self-belief
信心
I want to see a bit more self-belief from you.
good friend
提高
Watching English movies could boost my understanding of western culture.
People hardworking
diligent/industrious/studious
I have never seen such a diligent guy like him.
充满动作元素的
This movie blew my mind with heaps of action-packed scenes.
have a mixed feeling about…
twisting
纠结的
I felt twisting about the plot of this movie.
boring
trip
excursion
旅行
The purpose of excursion is not just to reach the destination.
travel plan
itinerary
旅游路线
According to the itinerary, we could be there in three days.
high salary
well-paid job
高薪的
After graduation, I could get a well-paid job.
office worker
clock/card puncher
上班族，打卡一族
I don’t want to be a card puncher, I want to be a freelancer.
show off wealth
flaunt wealth
炫富
Luxury goods should be more than just flaunting wealth.
shopping mall
commercial complex
商业综合体
During the weekend, I could spend my whole day in this commercial complex.
monotonous/tedious/humdrum
无聊的
The theme is so monotonous.
proper
appropriate
合适的
On such an occasion, we need to dress up appropriately.
improve
boost/foster/enhance/further
daily routine
daily timetable/schedule
日常安排
My daily timetable is pretty full.
Shopping and Lifestyle chase after fashion
fashion-conscious
赶时髦的
This magazine is attractive to those fashion-conscious youngsters.
expensive
pricy
贵的
Things in this shop are less pricy.
convenient
handy/portable
便利的，便携的
You can take this handy gadget anywhere you go.
Weibo/Renren
SNS (social network site)
放松的
funny
hilarious
好笑的
This comedy is nothing but hilarious.
exciting
dynamic
动感的
Youngsters have a fancy for dynamic music.
enjoyment
blast/treat
享受
What a treat to enjoy his show.
跟朋友出去玩
Dancing is a way of socialising with different people.
do…without being told
self-starter
主动做事的人
Self-starters tend to achieve success more easily.
cover a variety of grounds
popular
prevailing
流行的
This major is prevailing, since this industry has a high demand for…