English Phrases and Vocabulary Practice

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the provided conversational English transcript and Chinese translations.

Jump the turnstile

To leap over a subway or metro fare gate (闸机).

Sensitive, artistic, intelligent soul

A description of a person who is perceptive, creative, and smart.

Take it slow

To proceed in a cautious or leisurely manner without rushing.

Got stood up at the altar

To be abandoned by a partner during a wedding ceremony.

Segment

A specific portion or part of a program or sequence (环节).

Shut me out

To completely refuse to communicate with or listen to someone.

I'm done / It's over

Expressions indicating that a situation has concluded or that one's patience is exhausted.

Drop it

To stop talking about a particular subject or to end a discussion.

Giggling

Laughing in a light, silly, or suppressed way (偷笑).

Look tough

To maintain a strong, intimidating, or aggressive appearance.

Extreme makeover

A radical and complete transformation of appearance or state.

Came by

To visit a place or person briefly and informally.

See for myself / in person

To observe or confirm something firsthand rather than through reports.

Came all the way

To travel a long distance specifically to reach a certain location.

Make run of us

Verbatim phrase from the text used to mean mock or ridicule (嘲笑我们).