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
So you really don't see your way to get it down a bit?
你真的不能再降一点了吗?
The post office is up there on the left, You can't miss it.
那邮局就在那儿靠左边,很好找。
I don't understand! What do you mean? asked Mrs Brown.