口語課堂第73期:緩解緊張狀態

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clear the air: (通過開誠佈公的談話)消除誤解,緩解緊張狀態,改善氣氛

remove the causes of disagreement, fear, doubts, by talking about them honestly and openly

Mary had been bad-tempered with me for days, so in an attempt to clear the air, I asked her what the matter was.幾天來瑪麗總對我發火,爲了消除隔閡,我問她發生了什麼事.

Steer/stay/keep clear of sb/sth 避開,迴避,躲避

I'm trying to lose weight so I have to steer clear of fattening foods. 我想減肥,所以得避免吃增肥食品.

It's best to stay clear of the bank at lunchtimes as it gets very busy. 最好避免在午餐時間去銀行,那時人很多.