英语访谈节目:美国年轻学生遇到的问题

I almost lasted the two weeks. I only had a couple of days to do.
我几乎撑过了这两个星期。我只有几天时间去做。

2.based on 为基础

Democracy is based on good will and mutual understanding.
民主建立在善意和相互理解的基础上。

3.supposed to be 应该

If we cannot pin down exactly what we are supposed to be managing, how can we manage it?
如果我们都不能确切地知道自己该管理什么，那又怎么去管理呢？

4.calm down 静下来

I'll try a herbal remedy to calm him down
我来用草药试试，看能不能让他镇静下来。

5.walk off 走开

I have to walk off this ache in my knee.
我得散散步来减轻我膝关节的疼痛。