Vocabulary practice · Episode 193

Review the useful expressions from the episode

Study the episode’s central expressions with English definitions, nuance and examples, plus reviewed support-language versions where available.

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Expression 1

deal with

Take action to solve or manage a problem.

Nuance: Deal with is common for practical problems and situations.

Chou said he would deal with the danger.

I will deal with that email this afternoon.

Expression 2

cause harm

Hurt someone or create damage.

Nuance: Harm can be physical, emotional or practical.

Chou admitted that his behaviour had caused harm.

Careless words can cause harm.

Expression 3

have reason not to trust someone

Have a valid cause for being careful about trust.

Nuance: The phrase recognises that trust may need to be rebuilt.

The villagers had reason not to trust Chou.

She has reason not to trust that promise.

Expression 4

match your words

Do what you say you will do.

Nuance: It highlights consistency between promises and actions.

Chou's actions matched his words.

Good leaders match their words with action.

Expression 5

boast

Talk too proudly about yourself or your achievements.

Nuance: It normally has a negative tone.

Chou did not boast about the tiger or river.

He boasted about winning the competition.

Expression 6

rebuild trust

Gradually make people able to trust again.

Nuance: Trust normally returns through consistent actions over time.

Chou worked to rebuild trust in the village.

An honest apology can help rebuild trust.

Expression 7

responsibility

The duty to act carefully and accept the results of your actions.

Nuance: It is stronger than simply being in charge.

Chou learned to use strength with responsibility.

Taking responsibility can repair a mistake.

Expression 8

without fear

In a way that is not frightened or threatened.

Nuance: Here it describes safety created by another person's change.

People could walk past Chou without fear.

Children should be able to ask questions without fear.

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