have one foot in the grave
= to be close to death
行將就木；
After being diagnosed with lung cancer, his friends believed he had one foot in the grave.
在被診斷出肺癌後，他的朋友們認為他已經有一隻腳已踏進墳墓。
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Monday, 25 August 2025
shear
shear
= to cut the wool off a sheep
= 剪羊毛;
The farmer decided to shear the sheep to collect their wool for sale.
農夫決定給羊剪羊毛，收集羊毛出售。
The shepherd carefully sheared the sheep, ensuring not to hurt the animals.
牧羊人小心翼翼地為羊剪毛，確保不傷到羊。
After shearing the flock, the farmer sorted the wool by quality for processing.
剪完羊毛後，農夫根據品質對羊毛進行分類，以便進行加工。
During the spring, it’s common for farmers to shear their sheep to prepare them for warmer weather.
在春季，農夫通常會為羊剪毛，為溫暖的天氣做準備。
Shearing is an important part of sheep farming, as it helps maintain the health of the animals.
剪毛是在養羊業是很重要的，因為它有助於維持羊群的健康。
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Friday, 22 August 2025
attribute
attribute
(noun)
= a feature regarded as a characteristic of someone or something
Examples
Integrity is an essential attribute for a good leader.
Steve Jobs had leadership attributes.
He tried to identify a key attribute that would lead to success.
Reference
Here are more examples of using "attribute":
Creativity is an important attribute in the field of design.
Patience is a valuable attribute for teachers working with young children.
Empathy is a key attribute for anyone in a caregiving profession.
The software's user-friendly interface is its most praised attribute.
Some synonyms for "attribute":
Trait
Characteristic
Feature
Quality
Aspect
Property
Element
Factor
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comfy
comfy
= comfortable
I decided to buy a new, comfy running shirt for the upcoming marathon.
She chose a pair of comfy sneakers for her walk in the park.
On chilly evenings, I like to wrap myself in a comfy blanket while reading a book.
His new chair is so comfy that he often falls asleep while working.
Some synonyms for "comfy" (comfortable):
Cozy
Pleasant
Relaxed
Soft
Homely
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Thursday, 21 August 2025
fray
fray
= to become irritated
惱火;
The tense atmosphere in the changing room during halftime began to fray each player's nerves.
中場休息時更衣室裡緊張的氣氛開始讓每個球員都緊張起來。
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stumbling block
stumbling block
= an obstacle that prevents progress or success
= 絆腳石;阻礙進步或成功的障礙;
Fear of failure is still one of the stumbling blocks that Susan must deal with in her career.
對失敗的恐懼仍然是Susan職業生涯中必須應對的絆腳石之一。
Lack of experience can be a significant stumbling block for recent graduates entering the job market.
缺乏經驗可能是應屆畢業生進入就業市場的一大障礙。
Poor time management is often a stumbling block for students trying to balance academics and extracurricular activities.
時間管理不善通常是學生在平衡學業和課外活動時遇到的絆腳石。
Financial constraints are frequently a stumbling block for entrepreneurs trying to launch their businesses.
資金限制通常是創業者創業的絆腳石。
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