The salad,tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and onions.

The main course: steak and potatoes.

Richard, how much broccoli do I need for seven people?

笔记⬇️

01.

hot potato

烫手山芋、棘手的问题

The unemployment is a hot potato for those politicians.

失业问题对于那些政客来说是个烫手山芋。

02.

couch potato

电视迷，懒散的人

He is a real couch potato. He just sits and watches TV at home all day.

他是个电视迷。他整天都坐在沙发上看电视。

03.

cool as a cucumber

冷静淡定、镇定自若

He always keeps as cool as a cucumber in a dangerous situation.

他在危险状况中总能保持冷静。

04.

carrot and stick

胡萝卜加大棒政策

Some parents resort to the carrot and stick approach with their children.

一些家长采取软硬兼施的方式来教育子女。