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
This has been a long day.
这是个漫长的一天。
What do you recommend?
你推荐什么?
she rang up her daughter and asked for her help in what she described as a little spot of bother.