Language Cafe: 用蒸汽表达情绪

温 故 

知 新

Run out of steam

Let off steam

Get steamed up

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Definition: 

1. To lose momentum in an activity.

2. To relax.

3. To get angry.

Origin: 

Presumably dates back to the days of steam engines, when too much musch steam was dangerous for conductors

A

He has obviously run out of steam, but is still insisting on finishing the project.

明显他累了，但还是在坚持完成项目。

B

Recently I am suffering from brain drain. I need to do something different to let off a bit of steam.

最近我脑子不够用，需要做些别的什么事放松一下。

C

What's wrong with Bob recently? He gets easily steamed up about nothing.

Bob最近怎么了？平白无故就发火。

D

I am so stressed. Let's go for drinks, I really need to let off steam this weekend.

（最后一句依然留给大家来翻译。）

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