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儒琴英语词汇（English Words and Phrases of the Day）
shrink
noun [ C ] informal
a psychiatrist or psychoanalyst 精神病医生
I was so depressed that I ended up going to see a shrink. 我太郁闷了，最后不得不去找心理医生看看。 (Cambridge)
Chelsea Handler says Trump’s 2016 win sent her to a shrink, hooked her on marijuana. Sep 21, 2019 · Rapper Common Says President Trump Needs To See A Shrink Common talked about President Trump’s mental health during a stop on his “Let Love” tour in Paris, France. Common talked about President…
eventuality
noun [ C ] /ɪˌven.tʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i/
something unpleasant or unexpected that might happen or exist in the future
（指令人不快或意料之外的）可能发生的事件；可能出现的结果
We’ve tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it’s impossible to be prepared for all eventualities/every eventuality. 我们已尽力去预见最可能出现的问题，但是要对所有可能出现的情况做到有备无患是不可能的。
I’m looking for a travel insurance policy that will cover me for any eventuality. 我正在找一种能够承保旅行时发生的任何意外的险种。
“This is not unexpected. We have been preparing for this eventuality for many weeks now,” said Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health, according to the tweets. “Public health protocols have been in place since January and are operating effectively.” –Feb 29, 2020 CBS
up
verb informal (INCREASE)
to increase something such as a price
提高，增加，提升（价格）
We won’t be able to make a profit on the deal without upping the sale price. 这笔买卖的销售价格不提高，我们就无钱可赚。
It looks like tax rates are going to be upped again. 看来税率又要提高了。(Cambridge)
U.S. ups restrictions on Iran travel. Vice President Mike Pence announced new travel restrictions Saturday regarding Iran. “Iran is already under a travel ban but we are expanding existing travel restrictions to include any foreign national who has visited Iran within the last 14 days,” he said. –Feb 29, 2020 CBS
ride (on) the wave (of something)
to experience a time when many people share a strong feeling or attitude about something at the same time
经历许多人同时对某事有强烈的感觉或态度的时候
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden scored a thundering victory in South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, riding a wave of African American support and ending progressive rival Bernie Sanders’ winning streak. Feb 29, 2020
turn (sth) upside down
to (cause something to) change completely and in a bad way
（把…）弄得乱七八糟；（使）变得凌乱不堪
Another poor harvest could turn the country’s economy upside down. 如果再歉收这个国家的经济就会陷入困顿之中。
Their lives were turned upside down when their son was arrested. 儿子被捕后，他们的生活变得一团糟。(Cambridge)
Coronavirus could turn US presidential campaign upside down.Should the virus continue to spread, it may become impossible for the Democratic presidential campaigns in the United States to avoid changing their event schedules. As companies cancel events and limit travel in the name of caution, candidates are taking a risk by carrying on as normal. –Feb 29, 2020 CNBC
scale sth down (also scale sth back)
to make something smaller than it was or smaller than it was planned to be
缩减，缩小
A shortage of money has forced them to scale down the project. 由于缺乏资金，他们被迫缩减项目的规模。(Cambridge)
“I think we’ll see, pretty soon, decisions by the campaigns to limit rope line and scale back events to small-town halls and use technology like streaming to reach voters,” said Scott Gottlieb, former head of the Food and Drug Administration under Trump. — Feb 29, 2020 CNBC
surreptitious / surreptitiously
adjective & adverb /ˌsɝː.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/
done secretly, without anyone seeing or knowing
秘密的，偷偷的；鬼鬼祟祟的
She seemed to be listening to what I was saying, but I couldn’t help noticing her surreptitious glances at the clock. 她看起来好像在听我说话，但我明显注意到她偷偷看了几眼钟。(Cambridge)
Aug 13, 2018 · Trump blasted this tweet a few hours after Omarosa appeared on Today to unveil a recording she surreptitiously made in what is supposed to be the most secure…
The Republican’s surreptitious effort to contain Trump’s foreign policy. Surely after America’s rushed withdrawal from Syria last October, European leaders must be worried that their insubstantial contribution to U.S. global strategic interests makes them vulnerable for a similar desertion.