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
Do you have any suggestions?
你们有什么建议吗?
Yes, I have your eraser, too.
是的,我还拿了你的橡皮。
were portrayed to stir the imaginations of the superstitious sailors of the day.