He tried to stay **under the radar** as he went about his business: not getting attention

**the back of her hand**: Used to represent one's complete knowledge of or familiarity with something. Usually used after the verb "know."
  * I've read this book so many times, I know it like the back of my hand.
  * You should ask Samantha for directions—she knows this town like the back of her hand.

So if you are **a big eater** you might want to get like the **value pack** that you might want to get two of these sandwiches because it goes quickly.

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offbeat: 
  * not coinciding with the beat: a rapid tempo is essential here, otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas
  * unconventional; unusual: she's a little offbeat but she's a wonderful actress

the bank industry's vulnerability to **black swans**: an unpredictable or unforeseen event, typically one with extreme consequences 黑天鹅


I **resonate** with this character on a spiritual level.

as you start to specialize in your field of choice, Your knowledge will go from **broad and shallow** to **narrow and deep**.

**cleft** and **cranial** maxillofacial surgery is a one year fellowship providing surgical experience in treating cleft lip and palate, **craniofacial** surgery and other major facial **deformities** of note.

Head and neck **oncology**, facial cosmetics and **cleft** and **cranial** maxillofacial surgery

And if you have a different take on his words, I love to hear **perspective** in the comments: a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
  * Most guidebook history is written from the editor's **perspective**

a wise person is **beyond anger**: 

**cast iron plate**: 铸铁板

some monthly magazines have a **lead time** of six months or more: the time between the initiation and completion of a production process.


A **psychopath** may not only **pass down his genes** but influence a child by being **a role model**.
  * psychopath: a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behaviour.

the chillies are **steeped** in olive oil: soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it: soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it

a **heavy-duty** knife with sawtooth **serrations**: a tooth or point of a serrated edge or surface.
  * heavy-duty: (of material or an article) designed to withstand the stresses of demanding use

I'm able to believe and **empathize** with her suffering: understand and share the feelings of another.

It's one of the most **grounded**, brutal, and emotionally war story 最接地气

Biden Faces Pleas for Oil Export Ban That Would **Upend** Markets: Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.

The bicycle lay **upended** in a ditch. 自行车翻倒在一条小水沟里。

This is detonating cord. It's a thin plastic tube with some fiber winding inside it, but, **down the very center**, it's powdered PETN, Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate, a high explosive: 
  * detonating : explode or cause to explode.

kerosene, diesel, petrol
  * kerosene /ˈkɛrəsiːn/: a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heating boilers; paraffin oil.
  * diesel /ˈdiːz(ə)l/: a heavy petroleum fraction used as fuel in diesel engines
  * petrol /ˈpɛtr(ə)l/: a light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines.

There was a general atmosphere of pessimism after the **euphoria** of last year. :a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation

She always has an **aura** of confidence/Authority: a distinctive but intangible **quality** surrounding a person or thing; 她总是满有信心的样子。

it gave me a nostalgic **vibe**: a distinctive **emotional atmosphere**; sensed intuitively;

that man gives off bad **vibes**: a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively;

Although we still depict **nostalgic** snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.

watch a **sitcom**: /ˈsɪtˌkɑm/ Humorous drama based on day-to-day life

Toni was smart and **sassy** and liked to pretend she was a hard nut: 
  * **sassy** /ˈsasi/ : lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky.

Sherlock Holmes' bumbling **sidekick** Watson: a person's assistant or close associate, especially one who has less authority than that person.

four-**tiered** wedding cake
  * tiered [tɪəd]: having or arranged in tiers

He **trips**, falls, and face-plants into the cake.

Your friend **doubles over** with laughter
  * **doubles over**: bend forward, usually because you're in pain