Everyday Essentials: 從容、游刃有餘、哽咽




從容 Composed/ Ample

  • 解釋:
    When describing a person, the word means they are calm, unhurried, or at ease. When describing things like time or resources, it means they are ample or sufficient.

  • The idiom "從容不迫"  describes someone who is calm and composed, without panicking.
  • 例句:
    • 他態度從容的面對所有的質詢。
       He faced all the inquiries with a composed attitude.
    • 時間還從容,先喝杯咖啡吧
      Let's have a cup of coffee first; we have ample time.
    • 面對突發狀況,機長仍從容不迫地引導乘客疏散。
      Despite the sudden emergency, the pilot calmly and unhurriedly guided the passengers to evacuate.


游刃有餘 To be more than equal to the task

  • 解釋:It means to handle a task very easily, often because you are highly skilled.
  • 例句:
    • 他有多年的律師實務經驗,應付這種案子,絕對遊刃有餘。
    • With his years of experience as a lawyer, he is absolutely more than equal to the task of dealing with this kind of case.

哽咽 Choke with Sobs 

  • 解釋:One was crying from emotion, which caused him or her to choke up and be unable to speak smoothly or clearly.
  • 例句:
    • 他用哽咽的聲音發表獲獎感言。
      He delivered his acceptance speech in a choked-up voice.

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