Friday, 9 July 2021

on the back foot 处于劣势

on the back foot 处于劣势 at a disadvantage; out-manoeuvred or outclassed by an opponent

e.g. This not only put him on the back foot, it also meant he was not able to support her as well as he could.

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Amethyst 紫水晶

Amethyst 紫水晶  /ˈæ.mɪ.θɪst/   the primary stress placed on the first syllable ( AM )

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