VOA慢速英语:Sometimes You Have to 'Bite the Bullet'(翻译)

negative – adj. thinking about the bad qualities of someone or something; thinking that a bad result will happen

anxious – adj. afraid or nervous especially about what may happen; feeling anxiety

tense – v. to make (a muscle) hard and tight

clench – v. to set (something) in a tightly closed position; to set or close tightly <clench one's teeth> <clench one's fists>

rugged – adj. seamed with wrinkles and furrows

whiskey – n. a strong alcoholic drink made from a grain (such as rye, corn or barley)