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
He's going up the ladder pretty quickly.
他真是平步青云。
That's not a good idea!
这样不太好吧!
Frank gently lifted the crockery out of the box an suddenly noticed a miniature painting at the bottom of the packing case.