phlegm
n[U]
1 thick semi-liquid substance which forms in the air passages, esp when one has a cold, and which can be removed by coughing 痰.
2 (dated or fml 旧或文) quality of being slow to act or react, or to show feeling; calmness 迟钝; 冷漠; 冷静
show considerable phlegm in facing the crisis 面对危机表现得相当冷静.
🗣️ 情景例句
Don't jump the gun.
别轻举妄动。
What would you say if I told you I couldn't go with you?
如果我告诉了你我不能和你一起去你将说什么?
As if this were not enough to reduce you to tears, your husband arrives, unexpectedly bringing three guests to dinner.