//To the Fore - S1/Ep1/25 words - 2 min 单车[單車] dānchē (coll.) bike; bicycle (esp. bike-share bicycle) 竞技[競技] jìngjì competition of skill (e.g. sports); athletics tournament 级别[級別] jíbié (military) rank; level; grade 区分[區分] qūfēn to differentiate; to draw a distinction; to divide into categories 二级[二級] èrjí grade 2; second class; category B 洲际[洲際] zhōujì intercontinental 赛事[賽事] sàishì competition (e.g. sporting) 芸芸[芸芸] yúnyún numerous; diverse and varied 比赛[比賽] bǐsài competition (sports etc); match; CL:場|场[chang3],次[ci4]; to compete 实力[實力] shílì strength 取[取] qǔ to take; to get; to choose; to fetch 有望[有望] yǒuwàng hopeful; promising 职业[職業] zhíyè occupation; profession; vocation; professional 队[隊] duì squadron; team; group; CL:個|个[ge4] 发掘[發掘] fājué to excavate; to explore; (fig.) to unearth; to tap into 梦寐以求[夢寐以求] mèngmèiyǐqiú to yearn for sth even in one's dreams (idiom); to long for sth day and night 进入[進入] jìnrù to enter; to join; to go into 全世界[全世界] quánshìjiè worldwide; entire world 十八[十八] shíbā eighteen; 18 精英[精英] jīngyīng cream; elite; essence; quintessence 一级[一級] yījí first class; category A 蓝[藍] lán blue; indigo plant 波[波] bō wave; ripple; storm; surge 利[利] lì sharp; favorable; advantage; benefit; profit; interest; to do good to; to benefit 达[達] dá to attain; to reach; to amount to; to communicate; eminent //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/50 words - 3 min 选拔[選拔] xuǎnbá to select the best 赛[賽] sài to compete; competition; match; to surpass; better than; superior to; to excel 入围[入圍] rùwéi to get past the qualifying round; to make it to the finals 低[低] dī low; beneath; to lower (one's head); to let droop; to hang down; to incline 圈[圈] quān circle; ring; loop; classifier for loops, orbits, laps of race etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to surround; to circle 公里[公里] gōnglǐ kilometer 领[領] lǐng neck; collar; to lead; to receive; classifier for clothes, mats, screens etc 骑[騎] qí to sit astride; to ride (a horse, bike etc); classifier for saddle horses 平均[平均] píngjūn average; on average; evenly; in equal proportions 速度[速度] sùdù speed; rate; velocity; (music) tempo; CL:個|个[ge4] 低于[低于] dīyú to be lower than 数据[數據] shùjù data; numbers; digital 心跳[心跳] xīntiào heartbeat; pulse 88[88] bābā (Internet slang) bye-bye (alternative for 拜拜[bai2 bai2]) 输出[輸出] shūchū to export; to output 率[率] lǜ rate; frequency 率[率] shuài to lead; to command; rash; hasty; frank; straightforward; generally; usually 瓦[瓦] wǎ roof tile; abbr. for 瓦特[wa3 te4] 回转[回轉] huízhuǎn to rotate; to turn round; slalom 速[速] sù fast; rapid; quick; velocity 秒[秒] miǎo second (unit of time); arc second (angular measurement unit); (coll.) instantly 时速[時速] shísù speed per hour 仇[仇] chóu hatred; animosity; enmity; foe; enemy; to feel animosity toward (the wealthy, foreigners etc) 铭[銘] míng to engrave; inscribed motto 家伙[傢伙] jiāhuo variant of 家伙[jia1 huo5] 反过来[反過來] fǎnguolái conversely; in reverse order; in an opposite direction //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/75 words - 5 min 咬[咬] yǎo to bite; to nip 郑[鄭] Zhèng Zheng state during the Warring States period; surname Zheng; abbr. for 鄭州|郑州[Zheng4 zhou1] 元[元] yuán currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan); first; original; primary; fundamental; constituent; part; era (of a reign); meta- (prefix); (math.) argument; variable; (Tw) (geology) eon 嚣张[囂張] xiāozhāng rampant; unbridled; arrogant; aggressive 好胜[好勝] hàoshèng eager to win; competitive; aggressive 小子[小子] xiǎozi (coll.) boy; (derog.) joker; guy; (despicable) fellow 哎[哎] āi hey!; (interjection used to attract attention or to express surprise or disapprobation) 比拼[比拼] bǐpīn to compete fiercely; contest 车队[車隊] chēduì motorcade; fleet; CL:列[lie4] 向来[向來] xiànglái always (previously) 直[直] zhí straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters 介意[介意] jièyì to care about; to take offense; to mind 随性[隨性] suíxìng casual; laid-back; doing as one pleases 邱[邱] qiū mound 田[田] tián field; farm; CL:片[pian4] 龟[龜] guī tortoise; turtle 兔[兔] tù rabbit 赛跑[賽跑] sàipǎo race (running); to race (running) 第二次[第二次] dì'èrcì the second time; second; number two 兔子[兔子] tùzi hare; rabbit; CL:隻|只[zhi1] 输给[輸給] shūgěi to lose to (sb); to be outdone by 乌龟[烏龜] wūguī tortoise; cuckold 合约[合約] héyuē treaty; contract 仔细[仔細] zǐxì careful; attentive; cautious 基本[基本] jīběn basic; fundamental; main; elementary //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/100 words - 7 min 薪水[薪水] xīnshuǐ salary; wage 之外[之外] zhīwài outside; excluding 奖金[獎金] jiǎngjīn premium; award money; bonus 抽[抽] chōu to draw out; to pull out from in between; to remove part of the whole; (of certain plants) to sprout or bud; to whip or thrash 一半[一半] yībàn half 赞助[贊助] zànzhù to support; to assist; to sponsor 冲突[衝突] chōngtū conflict; to conflict; clash of opposing forces; collision (of interests); contention 炫[炫] xuàn to dazzle; to boast; to show off; (slang) cool; awesome 领队[領隊] lǐngduì to lead a group; leader of a group; captain (of sports squad) 机械师[機械師] jīxièshī mechanic; engineer; machinist; machine operator; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4] 讲求[講求] jiǎngqiú to stress; to emphasize; particular about sth; to strive for 纪律[紀律] jìlǜ discipline 尊重[尊重] zūnzhòng to esteem; to respect; to honor; to value; eminent; serious; proper 主管[主管] zhǔguǎn in charge; responsible for; person in charge; manager 罚钱[罰錢] fáqián to fine 上都[上都] Shàngdū Shangdu, also known as Xanadu, summer capital of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) 新人[新人] xīnrén newcomer; fresh talent; newlywed, esp. new bride; bride and groom 辛[辛] xīn (of taste) hot or pungent; hard; laborious; suffering; eighth in order; eighth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; letter "H" or Roman "VIII" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; ancient Chinese compass point: 285°; octa 迪[迪] dí to enlighten 温[溫] wēn warm; lukewarm; temperature; to warm up; mild; soft; tender; to review (a lesson etc); fever (TCM); old variant of 瘟[wen1] 签[簽] qiān to sign one's name; visa; variant of 籤|签[qian1] 哦[哦] o sentence-final particle that conveys informality, warmth, friendliness or intimacy; may also indicate that one is stating a fact that the other person is not aware of 风景[風景] fēngjǐng scenery; landscape; CL:個|个[ge4] 包住[包住] bāozhù to envelop; to wrap; to enclose 客人[客人] kèrén visitor; guest; customer; client; CL:位[wei4] //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/125 words - 9 min 做人[做人] zuòrén to conduct oneself; to behave with integrity 会试[會試] huìshì metropolitan examination (imperial civil service examination) 投诉[投訴] tóusù complaint; to complain; to register a complaint (esp. as a customer) 欣赏[欣賞] xīnshǎng to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire 妹妹[妹妹] mèimei younger sister; young woman; CL:個|个[ge4] 让开[讓開] ràngkāi to get out of the way; to step aside 逆风[逆風] nìfēng to go against the wind; contrary wind; a headwind 风速[風速] fēngsù wind speed 加速[加速] jiāsù to speed up; to expedite 左[左] zuǒ left; the Left (politics); east; unorthodox; queer; wrong; differing; opposite; variant of 佐[zuo3] 弯[彎] wān to bend; bent; a bend; a turn (in the road etc); CL:道[dao4] 强风[強風] qiángfēng strong breeze (meteorology) 前方[前方] qiánfāng ahead; the front 吹[吹] chuī to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff; to boast; to brag; to end in failure; to fall through 侧[側] cè the side; to incline towards; to lean; inclined; lateral; side 阵[陣] zhèn disposition of troops; wave; spate; burst; spell; short period of time; classifier for events or states of short duration 状况[狀況] zhuàngkuàng condition; state; situation; CL:個|个[ge4] 以上[以上] yǐshàng that level or higher; that amount or more; the above-mentioned; (used to indicate that one has completed one's remarks) That is all. 米[米] mǐ rice; CL:粒[li4]; meter (classifier) 冲刺[衝刺] chōngcì to sprint; to spurt; to dash; big effort 重置[重置] chóngzhì to reset; reset; replacement 爬[爬] pá to crawl; to climb; to get up or sit up 大山[大山] Dàshān Dashan, stage name of Canadian Mark Henry Rowswell (1965-), actor and well-known TV personality in PRC 立[立] lì to stand; to set up; to establish; to lay down; to draw up; at once; immediately 魔鬼[魔鬼] móguǐ devil //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/150 words - 11 min 猝死[猝死] cùsǐ sudden death (in medicine, sporting competitions etc) 调整[調整] tiáozhěng to adjust; adjustment; revision; CL:個|个[ge4] 呼吸[呼吸] hūxī to breathe 吐气[吐氣] tǔqì to exhale; to blow off steam; (phonetics) aspirated 吸气[吸氣] xīqì to inhale; to draw in breath 谷[穀] gǔ grain; corn 黄[黃] huáng yellow; pornographic; to fall through 诗[詩] shī poem; CL:首[shou3]; poetry; verse 瑶[瑤] yáo jade; precious stone; mother-of-pearl; nacre; precious; used a complementary honorific 看好[看好] kànhǎo optimistic (about the outcome); bullish; to think highly of; to support 半年[半年] bànnián half a year 患[患] huàn to suffer (from illness); to contract (a disease); misfortune; trouble; danger; worry 肺栓塞[肺栓塞] fèishuānsè pulmonary embolism (medicine) 一阵子[一陣子] yīzhènzi a while; a spell; a short time; a burst 呼吸器[呼吸器] hūxīqì ventilator (artificial breathing apparatus used in hospitals) 恢复[恢復] huīfù to reinstate; to resume; to restore; to recover; to regain; to rehabilitate 训练[訓練] xùnliàn to train; to drill; training; CL:個|个[ge4] 坚毅[堅毅] jiānyì firm and persistent; unswerving determination 型[型] xíng mold; type; style; model 敬佩[敬佩] jìngpèi to esteem; to admire 干嘛[幹嘛] gànmá what are you doing?; whatever for?; why on earth? 脏[髒] zāng dirty; filthy 这不[這不] zhèbu (coll.) As a matter of fact, ... (used to introduce evidence for what one has just asserted) 车子[車子] chēzi car or other vehicle (bicycle, truck etc) 罚[罰] fá to punish; to penalize //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/175 words - 12 min 幽灵[幽靈] yōulíng specter; apparition; ghost 自信心[自信心] zìxìnxīn self-confidence 坚强[堅強] jiānqiáng staunch; strong 毅力[毅力] yìlì perseverance; willpower 线[線] xiàn thread; string; wire; line; CL:條|条[tiao2],股[gu3],根[gen1]; (after a number) tier (unofficial ranking of a Chinese city) 仗[仗] zhàng weaponry; to hold (a weapon); to wield; to rely on; to depend on; war; battle 升[升] shēng to ascend; to rise to the rank of; to promote; to hoist; liter; measure for dry grain equal to one-tenth dou 斗[dou3] 第一步[第一步] dìyībù step one; first step 意[意] yì idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate 荞[蕎] qiáo buckwheat 城市[城市] chéngshì city; town; CL:座[zuo4] 绕[繞] rào to wind; to coil (thread); to rotate around; to spiral; to move around; to go round (an obstacle); to by-pass; to make a detour; to confuse; to perplex 共[共] gòng common; general; to share; together; total; altogether; abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party 赛道[賽道] sàidào race course 平[平] píng flat; level; equal; to tie (make the same score); to draw (score); calm; peaceful; see also 平聲|平声[ping2 sheng1] 为主[為主] wéizhǔ to rely mainly on; to attach most importance to 十分[十分] shífēn very; completely; utterly; extremely; absolutely; hundred percent; to divide into ten equal parts 有利[有利] yǒulì advantageous; to have advantages; favorable 估计[估計] gūjì to estimate; to reckon; CL:個|个[ge4]; (coll.) to suppose 发动[發動] fādòng to start; to launch; to unleash; to mobilize; to arouse 进攻[進攻] jìngōng to attack; to assault; to go on the offensive; attack; assault; offense (sports) 同样[同樣] tóngyàng same; equal; equivalent 五十[五十] wǔshí fifty 方案[方案] fāng'àn plan; program (for action etc); proposal; proposed bill; CL:個|个[ge4],套[tao4] 占上风[佔上風] zhànshàngfēng to take the lead; to gain the upper hand //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/200 words - 13 min 九[九] jiǔ nine; 9 提早[提早] tízǎo ahead of schedule; sooner than planned; to bring forward (to an earlier time) 突围[突圍] tūwéi to break a siege; to break out of an enclosure 擅长[擅長] shàncháng to be good at; to be expert in 起码[起碼] qǐmǎ at the minimum; at the very least 削弱[削弱] xuēruò to weaken; to impair; to cripple 凯[凱] kǎi triumphant; victorious; chi (Greek letter Χχ) 格[格] gé square; frame; rule; (legal) case; style; character; standard; pattern; (grammar) case; (classical) to obstruct; to hinder; (classical) to arrive; to come; (classical) to investigate; to study exhaustively 斯[斯] sī (phonetic); this 截击[截擊] jiéjī to intercept (military) 守[守] shǒu to guard; to defend; to keep watch; to abide by the law; to observe (rules or ritual); nearby; adjoining 信心[信心] xìnxīn confidence; faith (in sb or sth); CL:個|个[ge4] 弯道[彎道] wāndào winding road; road curve 使[使] shǐ to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct sb to do sth; envoy; messenger 有效[有效] yǒuxiào effective; in effect; valid 三级[三級] sānjí grade 3; third class; category C 公路赛[公路賽] gōnglùsài road race 高雄[高雄] Gāoxióng Kaohsiung or Gaoxiong city and county in south Taiwan 全程[全程] quánchéng the whole distance; from beginning to end 大约[大約] dàyuē approximately; probably 来到[來到] láidào to come; to arrive 依然[依然] yīrán still; as before 集团[集團] jítuán group; bloc; corporation; conglomerate 当中[當中] dāngzhōng among; in the middle; in the center 省力[省力] shěnglì to save labor; to save effort //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/225 words - 14 min 爆发[爆發] bàofā to break out; to erupt; to explode; to burst out 没错[沒錯] méicuò that's right; sure!; rest assured!; that's good; can't go wrong 体力[體力] tǐlì physical strength; physical power 选手[選手] xuǎnshǒu athlete; contestant 牵制[牽制] qiānzhì to control; to curb; to restrict; to impede; to pin down (enemy troops) 尽量[儘量] jǐnliàng as much as possible; to the greatest extent 焦点[焦點] jiāodiǎn focus; focal point 韩国[韓國] Hánguó South Korea (Republic of Korea); Han, one of the Seven Hero States of the Warring States 戰國七雄|战国七雄[zhan4 guo2 qi1 xiong2]; Korea from the fall of the Joseon dynasty in 1897 主将[主將] zhǔjiàng commander-in-chief (military); star player (sports); key figure (in an organization) 林[林] lín woods; forest; CL:片[pian4]; circle(s) (i.e. specific group of people); a collection (of similar things) 圣[聖] shèng holy; sacred; saint; sage 德[德] dé virtue; goodness; morality; ethics; kindness; favor; character; kind 沈[沈] chén variant of 沉[chen2] 教练[教練] jiàoliàn instructor; sports coach; trainer; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 主要[主要] zhǔyào main; principal; major; primary 阻[阻] zǔ to hinder; to block; to obstruct 关键[關鍵] guānjiàn crucial point; crux; CL:個|个[ge4]; key; crucial; pivotal 因此[因此] yīncǐ thus; consequently; as a result 卡[卡] kǎ to stop; to block; (computing) (coll.) slow; (loanword) card; CL:張|张[zhang1],片[pian4]; truck (from "car"); calorie (abbr. for 卡路里[ka3 lu4 li3]); cassette 拑[拑] qián pliers; pincers; to clamp 制[制] zhì system; to control; to regulate; variant of 製|制[zhi4] 穿针引线[穿針引線] chuānzhēnyǐnxiàn lit. to thread a needle (idiom); fig. to act as a go-between 留意[留意] liúyì to be mindful; to pay attention to; to take note of 右边[右邊] yòubian right side; right, to the right 另[另] lìng other; another; separate; separately //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/250 words - 15 min 攻击[攻擊] gōngjī to attack; to accuse; to charge; an attack (terrorist or military) 时机[時機] shíjī fortunate timing; occasion; opportunity 准[准] zhǔn to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of 平地[平地] píngdì to level the land; level ground; plain 困[困] kùn to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute 拼[拼] pīn to piece together; to join together; to stake all; adventurous; at the risk of one's life; to spell 冒险[冒險] màoxiǎn to take risks; to take chances; foray; adventure 心态[心態] xīntài attitude (of the heart); state of one's psyche; way of thinking; mentality 拉开[拉開] lākāi to pull open; to pull apart; to space out; to increase 差距[差距] chājù disparity; gap 耶[耶] ye final particle indicating enthusiasm etc 封[封] fēng to confer; to grant; to bestow a title; to seal; classifier for sealed objects, esp. letters 始终[始終] shǐzhōng from beginning to end; all along 领先[領先] lǐngxiān to lead; to be in front 仍然[仍然] réngrán still; yet 追赶[追趕] zhuīgǎn to pursue; to chase after; to accelerate; to catch up with; to overtake 走掉[走掉] zǒudiào to leave 其中[其中] qízhōng among; in; included among these 追上[追上] zhuīshàng to overtake 队友[隊友] duìyǒu member of same class, team, work group etc; teammate 反[反] fǎn contrary; in reverse; inside out or upside down; to reverse; to return; to oppose; opposite; against; anti-; to rebel; to use analogy; instead; abbr. for 反切[fan3 qie4] phonetic system 超前[超前] chāoqián to be ahead of one's time; to surpass or outdo one's predecessors; to be ahead of the pack; to take the lead; advanced 人数[人數] rénshù number of people 吃亏[吃虧] chīkuī to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it; to be at a disadvantage; unfortunately 摔[摔] shuāi to throw down; to fall; to drop and break //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/275 words - 19 min 连续[連續] liánxù continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive 翻[翻] fān to turn over; to flip over; to overturn; to rummage through; to translate; to decode; to double; to climb over or into; to cross 避开[避開] bìkāi to avoid; to evade; to keep away from 首先[首先] shǒuxiān first (of all); in the first place 仲[仲] zhòng second month of a season; middle; intermediate; second amongst brothers 祺[祺] qí auspicious; propitious; good luck; felicity; euphoria; used for 旗, e.g. in 旗袍, long Chinese dress 拦截[攔截] lánjié to intercept 左右开弓[左右開弓] zuǒyòukāigōng lit. to shoot from both sides (idiom); fig. to display ambidexterity; to slap with one hand and then the other, in quick succession; to use both feet equally (football) 到位[到位] dàowèi to get to the intended location; to be in place; to be in position; precise; well (done) 突破[突破] tūpò to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount or break the back of (a task etc); (of ball sports) to break through a defense 手紧[手緊] shǒujǐn tightfisted; stingy; short of money; hard up 等待[等待] děngdài to wait; to wait for 终点[終點] zhōngdiǎn the end; end point; finishing line (in a race); destination; terminus; CL:個|个[ge4] 禧玛诺[禧瑪諾] Xǐmǎnuò Shimano (brand) 终点站[終點站] zhōngdiǎnzhàn terminus; final stop on rail or bus line 瞬间[瞬間] shùnjiān in an instant; in a flash 力[力] lì power; force; strength; ability; strenuously 好强[好強] hàoqiáng eager to be first 左转[左轉] zuǒzhuǎn to turn left 看破[看破] kànpò to see through; disillusioned with; to reject (the world of mortals) 压制[壓制] yāzhì to suppress; to inhibit; to stifle 拿下[拿下] náxià to arrest; to capture; to seize; to win (a set, a game etc) 胜利[勝利] shènglì victory; CL:個|个[ge4] 斗[鬥] dòu to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together 相当[相當] xiāngdāng equivalent to; appropriate; considerably; to a certain extent; fairly; quite //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/300 words - 21 min 激烈[激烈] jīliè (of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned; vehement; (of a course of action) drastic; extreme 狠[狠] hěn ruthless; fierce; ferocious; determined; to harden (one's heart); old variant of 很[hen3] 通常[通常] tōngcháng regular; usual; normal; usually; normally 险胜[險勝] xiǎnshèng to win by a narrow margin; to barely win; narrow victory 里子[裡子] lǐzi lining; (fig.) substance (as opposed to outward appearance) 热烈[熱烈] rèliè enthusiastic; ardent; warm 掌声[掌聲] zhǎngshēng applause; CL:陣|阵[zhen4] 冠军[冠軍] guànjūn champion; CL:個|个[ge4] 喷[噴] pēn to puff; to spout; to spray; to spurt 失手[失手] shīshǒu a slip; miscalculation; unwise move; accidentally; by mistake; to lose control; to be defeated 努力[努力] nǔlì great effort; to strive; to try hard 断送[斷送] duànsòng to forfeit (future profit, one's life etc); ruined 自信[自信] zìxìn to have confidence in oneself; self-confidence 尽管[儘管] jǐnguǎn despite; although; even though; in spite of; unhesitatingly; do not hesitate (to ask, complain etc); (go ahead and do it) without hesitating 往前[往前] wǎngqián to move forwards 动力[動力] dònglì motive power; force; (fig.) motivation; impetus 及[及] jí and; to reach; up to; in time for 获得[獲得] huòdé to obtain; to receive; to get 成绩[成績] chéngjì achievement; performance records; grades; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 公司[公司] gōngsī (business) company; company; firm; corporation; incorporated; CL:家[jia1] 气质[氣質] qìzhì temperament; personality traits; manners 资料[資料] zīliào material; resources; data; information; profile (Internet); CL:份[fen4],個|个[ge4] 调查[調查] diàochá investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey; survey; (opinion) poll; CL:項|项[xiang4],個|个[ge4] 哇[哇] wa replaces 啊[a5] when following the vowel "u" or "ao" 成立[成立] chénglì to establish; to set up; to be tenable; to hold water //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/325 words - 22 min 工程[工程] gōngchéng engineering; an engineering project; project; undertaking; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 优质[優質] yōuzhì excellent quality 创作[創作] chuàngzuò to create; to produce; to write; creative work; creation; CL:個|个[ge4] 技术[技術] jìshù technology; technique; skill; CL:門|门[men2],種|种[zhong3],項|项[xiang4] 产品[產品] chǎnpǐn goods; merchandise; product; CL:個|个[ge4] 推出[推出] tuīchū to push out; to release; to launch; to publish; to recommend 便[便] biàn plain; informal; suitable; convenient; opportune; to urinate or defecate; equivalent to 就[jiu4]: then; in that case; even if; soon afterwards 崭露头角[嶄露頭角] zhǎnlùtóujiǎo to reveal outstanding talent (idiom); to stand out as conspicuously brilliant 瞩目[矚目] zhǔmù to focus attention upon 商业[商業] shāngyè business; trade; commerce 超级[超級] chāojí super-; ultra-; hyper- 巨星[巨星] jùxīng (astronomy) giant star; (fig.) superstar (of opera, basketball etc) 建立[建立] jiànlì to establish; to set up; to found 优良[優良] yōuliáng fine; good; first-rate 口碑[口碑] kǒubēi public praise; public reputation; commonly held opinions; current idiom 年代[年代] niándài a decade of a century (e.g. the Sixties); age; era; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 尾[尾] wěi tail; remainder; remnant; extremity; sixth of the 28 constellations; classifier for fish 初[初] chū at first; (at the) beginning; first; junior; basic 竞争[競爭] jìngzhēng to compete; competition 今年[今年] jīnnián this year 分数[分數] fēnshù (exam) grade; mark; score; fraction 年度[年度] niándù year (e.g. school year, fiscal year); annual 累积[累積] lěijī to accumulate 年底[年底] niándǐ the end of the year; year-end 积分[積分] jīfēn integral (calculus); accumulated points (in sports, at school etc); total credits earned by student; bonus points in a benefit scheme //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/350 words - 25 min 最高[最高] zuìgāo tallest; highest; supreme (court etc) 副将[副將] fùjiàng deputy general 功不可没[功不可沒] gōngbùkěmò one's contributions cannot go unnoticed (idiom) 长处[長處] chángchù good aspects; strong points 耐久[耐久] nàijiǔ durable; long-lasting 果然[果然] guǒrán really; sure enough; as expected; if indeed 西子[西子] Xīzǐ another name for Xishi 西施[Xi1 shi1] 湾[灣] wān bay; gulf; to cast anchor; to moor (a boat) 不相上下[不相上下] bùxiāngshàngxià equally matched; about the same 闪电[閃電] shǎndiàn lightning; CL:道[dao4] 心理学[心理學] xīnlǐxué psychology 两性[兩性] liǎngxìng male and female; both types (acid and alkaline, positive and negative etc); (chemistry) amphoteric 直觉[直覺] zhíjué intuition 心理[心理] xīnlǐ mental; psychological 励志[勵志] lìzhì to encourage; encouragement 形势[形勢] xíngshì circumstances; situation; terrain; CL:個|个[ge4] 后天[後天] hòutiān the day after tomorrow; acquired (not innate); a posteriori 夜班[夜班] yèbān night shift 早餐[早餐] zǎocān breakfast; CL:份[fen4],頓|顿[dun4],次[ci4] 一会[一會] yīhuì a moment; a while; in a moment; also pr. [yi1 hui3] 一家[一家] yījiā the whole family; the same family; the family ... (when preceded by a family name); group 米其林[米其林] Mǐqílín Michelin (tire company) 星级[星級] xīngjí star rating; top-class; highly rated 餐厅[餐廳] cāntīng dining hall; dining room; restaurant; CL:間|间[jian1],家[jia1] 会见[會見] huìjiàn to meet with (sb who is paying a visit); CL:次[ci4] //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/375 words - 27 min 嗯[嗯] en interjection indicating approval, appreciation or agreement 久等[久等] jiǔděng to wait for a long time 碗[碗] wǎn bowl; cup; CL:隻|只[zhi1],個|个[ge4] 改天[改天] gǎitiān another day; some other time; to find another day (for appointment etc); to take a rain check 要不[要不] yàobù otherwise; or else; how about...?; either... (or...) 蘑菇[蘑菇] mógu mushroom; to pester; to dawdle 胡闹[胡鬧] húnào to act willfully and make a scene; to make trouble 专心[專心] zhuānxīn to concentrate; absorption; concentration; engrossed 进行[進行] jìnxíng to advance; to conduct; underway; in progress; to do; to carry out; to carry on; to execute 大半[大半] dàbàn more than half; greater part; most; probably; most likely 目前[目前] mùqián at the present time; currently 接近[接近] jiējìn to approach; to get close to 梅山[梅山] Méishān Meishan township in Chiayi county 嘉義縣|嘉义县[Jia1 yi4 xian4], west Taiwan 公路[公路] gōnglù highway; road; CL:條|条[tiao2] 综合[綜合] zōnghé comprehensive; composite; synthesized; mixed; to sum up; to integrate; to synthesize 赛段[賽段] sàiduàn stage of a competition 长达[長達] chángdá to extend as long as; to lengthen out to 上坡路[上坡路] shàngpōlù uphill road; slope up; fig. upward trend; progress 坡度[坡度] pōdù gradient; slope 百分之[百分之] bǎifēnzhī percent 根据[根據] gēnjù according to; based on; basis; foundation; CL:個|个[ge4] 山地[山地] shāndì mountainous region; hilly area; hilly country 似乎[似乎] sìhū apparently; to seem; to appear; as if; seemingly 坡[坡] pō slope; CL:個|个[ge4]; sloping; slanted 确实[確實] quèshí indeed; really; reliable; real; true //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/400 words - 32 min 队员[隊員] duìyuán team member 弱[弱] ruò weak; feeble; young; inferior; (following a decimal or fraction) slightly less than 超越[超越] chāoyuè to surpass; to exceed; to transcend 转眼[轉眼] zhuǎnyǎn in a flash; in the blink of an eye; to glance 三十[三十] sānshí thirty; 30 车位[車位] chēwèi parking spot; unloading point; garage place; stand for taxi 倒数[倒數] dàoshǔ to count backwards (from 10 down to 0); to count down; from the bottom (lines on a page); from the back (rows of seats) 大桥[大橋] DàQiáo Da Qiao, one of the Two Qiaos, according to Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三國演義|三国演义[San1 guo2 Yan3 yi4], the two great beauties of ancient China 面临[面臨] miànlín to face sth; to be confronted with 考验[考驗] kǎoyàn to test; to put to the test; trial; ordeal 厕所[廁所] cèsuǒ toilet; lavatory; CL:間|间[jian1],處|处[chu4] 输掉[輸掉] shūdiào to lose 下坡[下坡] xiàpō downhill 带领[帶領] dàilǐng to guide; to lead 懂得[懂得] dǒngde to understand; to know; to comprehend 路线[路線] lùxiàn itinerary; route; political line (e.g. right revisionist road); CL:條|条[tiao2] 线路[線路] xiànlù line; circuit; wire; road; railway track; bus route 距离[距離] jùlí distance; CL:個|个[ge4]; to be apart from 错车[錯車] cuòchē to give right of way to another vehicle 无效[無效] wúxiào not valid; ineffective; in vain 胜[勝] shèng victory; success; to beat; to defeat; to surpass; victorious; superior to; to get the better of; better than; surpassing; superb (of vista); beautiful (scenery); wonderful (view); (Taiwan pr. [sheng1]) able to bear; equal to (a task) 器材[器材] qìcái equipment; material 嘿[嘿] hēi hey 意气用事[意氣用事] yìqìyòngshì to let emotions affect one's decisions 吸[吸] xī to breathe; to suck in; to absorb; to inhale //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/425 words - 34 min 饱[飽] bǎo to eat till full; satisfied 吐[吐] tù to vomit; to throw up 试试看[試試看] shìshìkàn to give it a try 合[合] hé to close; to join; to fit; to be equal to; whole; together; round (in battle); conjunction (astronomy); 1st note of pentatonic scale; old variant of 盒[he2] 欢[歡] huān joyous; happy; pleased 山[山] shān mountain; hill; anything that resembles a mountain; CL:座[zuo4]; bundled straw in which silkworms spin cocoons; gable 武[武] wǔ martial; military 岭[嶺] lǐng mountain range; mountain ridge 海拔[海拔] hǎibá height above sea level; elevation 上坡段[上坡段] shàngpōduàn uphill section (of a race) 紧接[緊接] jǐnjiē immediately adjacent; immediately following; to follow closely on 斜度[斜度] xiédù slope; gradient; inclination 上坡[上坡] shàngpō uphill; upslope; to move upwards; to climb a slope 强项[強項] qiángxiàng key strength; strong suit; specialty 建议[建議] jiànyì to propose; to suggest; to recommend; proposal; suggestion; recommendation; CL:個|个[ge4],點|点[dian3] 坚守[堅守] jiānshǒu to hold fast to; to stick to 节奏[節奏] jiézòu rhythm; tempo; musical pulse; cadence; beat 心率[心率] xīnlǜ heart rate 尽可能[儘可能] jǐnkěnéng as far as possible; to do one's utmost 保守[保守] bǎoshǒu conservative; to guard; to keep 作[作] zuò to do; to grow; to write or compose; to pretend; to regard as; to feel; writings or works 翠[翠] cuì bluish-green; green jade 峰[峰] fēng (of a mountain) high and tapered peak or summit; mountain-like in appearance; highest level; classifier for camels 整整[整整] zhěngzhěng whole; full 消耗[消耗] xiāohào to use up; to consume //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/450 words - 35 min 分钟[分鐘] fēnzhōng minute 按照[按照] ànzhào according to; in accordance with; in the light of; on the basis of 高达[高達] gāodá to attain; to reach up to 连环[連環] liánhuán chain 发夹[髮夾] fàjiā hair clip 保住[保住] bǎozhù to preserve; to save 钟[鐘] zhōng clock; o'clock; time as measured in hours and minutes; bell; CL:架[jia4],座[zuo4] 拖[拖] tuō to drag; to tow; to trail; to hang down; to mop (the floor); to delay; to drag on 昆阳[昆陽] Kūnyáng Kunyang town and former county in Yunnan 地域[地域] dìyù area; district; region 区[區] qū area; region; district; small; distinguish; CL:個|个[ge4] 格言[格言] géyán maxim 惧[懼] jù to fear 最终[最終] zuìzhōng final; ultimate 太鲁阁[太魯閣] Tàilǔgé Taroko gorge national park in Hualien County 花蓮縣|花莲县[Hua1 lian2 Xian4], Taiwan; Taroko ethnic group Taiwan 爬山[爬山] páshān to climb a mountain; to mountaineer; hiking; mountaineering 终极[終極] zhōngjí ultimate; final 争[爭] zhēng to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate; deficient or lacking (dialect); how or what (literary) 台湾[台灣] Táiwān variant of 臺灣|台湾[Tai2 wan1] 全长[全長] quáncháng overall length; span 肌肉[肌肉] jīròu muscle; flesh 量[量] liáng to measure 量[量] liàng capacity; quantity; amount; to estimate; abbr. for 量詞|量词[liang4 ci2], classifier (in Chinese grammar); measure word 障碍[障礙] zhàng'ài barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment; obstacle 着重[著重] zhuózhòng to put emphasis on; to stress 稳定[穩定] wěndìng steady; stable; stability; to stabilize; to pacify //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/475 words - 38 min 撑[撐] chēng to support; to prop up; to push or move with a pole; to maintain; to open or unfurl; to fill to bursting point; brace; stay; support 越[越] yuè to exceed; to climb over; to surpass; the more... the more 进取[進取] jìnqǔ to show initiative; to be a go-getter; to push forward with one's agenda 做主[做主] zuòzhǔ see 作主[zuo4 zhu3] 拼到底[拼到底] pīndàodǐ to brave it out; to the bitter end 主车群[主車群] zhǔchēqún peloton (main group of riders in a bicycle race) 突击[突擊] tūjī sudden and violent attack; assault; fig. rushed job; concentrated effort to finish a job quickly 二十[二十] èrshí twenty; 20 守住[守住] shǒuzhu to hold on to; to defend; to keep; to guard 计划[計劃] jìhuà plan; project; program; to plan; to map out; CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4] 用尽[用盡] yòngjìn to exhaust; to use up completely 己[己] jǐ self; oneself; sixth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]; sixth in order; letter "F" or Roman "VI" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; hexa 体能[體能] tǐnéng physical capability; stamina 山顶[山頂] shāndǐng hilltop 增强[增強] zēngqiáng to increase; to strengthen 倍[倍] bèi (two, three etc) -fold; times (multiplier); double; to increase or multiply 因素[因素] yīnsù element; factor; CL:個|个[ge4] 不住[不住] bùzhù repeatedly; continuously; constantly; unable to (resist, conceal etc) 看得见[看得見] kàndéjiàn can see; visible 四十[四十] sìshí forty; 40 加油[加油] jiāyóu to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas; (fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on 全力[全力] quánlì with all one's strength; full strength; all-out (effort); fully (support) 一口气[一口氣] yīkǒuqì one breath; in one breath; at a stretch 陡[陡] dǒu steep; precipitous; abrubtly; suddenly; unexpectedly 度[度] dù to pass; to spend (time); measure; limit; extent; degree of intensity; degree (angles, temperature etc); kilowatt-hour; classifier for events and occurrences //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/500 words - 44 min 加上[加上] jiāshàng plus; to put in; to add; to add on; to add into; in addition; on top of that 空气[空氣] kōngqì air; atmosphere 稀薄[稀薄] xībó thin; rarefied 不再[不再] bùzài no more; no longer 攻[攻] gōng to attack; to accuse; to study 反击[反擊] fǎnjī to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack 抵达[抵達] dǐdá to arrive; to reach (a destination) 下坡路[下坡路] xiàpōlù downhill road; (fig.) downhill path 大会[大會] dàhuì general assembly; general meeting; convention; CL:個|个[ge4],屆|届[jie4] 相差[相差] xiāngchà to differ; discrepancy between 左右[左右] zuǒyòu left and right; nearby; approximately; attendant; to control; to influence 缩短[縮短] suōduǎn to curtail; to cut down 燕子[燕子] yànzi swallow 庆祝[慶祝] qìngzhù to celebrate 喝酒[喝酒] hējiǔ to drink (alcohol) 阿姨[阿姨] āyí maternal aunt; step-mother; childcare worker; nursemaid; woman of similar age to one's parents (term of address used by child); CL:個|个[ge4] 诚意[誠意] chéngyì sincerity; good faith 尴尬[尷尬] gāngà awkward; embarrassed 跑掉[跑掉] pǎodiào to run away; to take to one's heels 一句话[一句話] yījùhuà in a word; in short 留给[留給] liúgěi to set aside for 分享[分享] fēnxiǎng to share (let others have some of sth good) 进步[進步] jìnbù progress; improvement; to improve; to progress; CL:個|个[ge4] 糟[糟] zāo dregs; draff; pickled in wine; rotten; messy; ruined 扛[扛] káng to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc) //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/525 words - 47 min 睡着[睡著] shuìzháo to fall asleep 海龟[海龜] hǎiguī turtle; Internet slang for 海歸|海归[hai3 gui1] 书包[書包] shūbāo schoolbag; satchel; bookbag; CL:個|个[ge4],隻|只[zhi1] 绳[繩] shéng rope; CL:根[gen1] 来得及[來得及] láidejí there's still time; able to do sth in time 它们[它們] tāmen they (for inanimate objects) 独自[獨自] dúzì alone 堂[堂] táng (main) hall; large room for a specific purpose; CL:間|间[jian1]; relationship between cousins etc on the paternal side of a family; of the same clan; classifier for classes, lectures etc; classifier for sets of furniture 叔[叔] shū uncle; father's younger brother; husband's younger brother; Taiwan pr. [shu2] 电视[電視] diànshì television; TV; CL:臺|台[tai2],個|个[ge4] 台下[台下] táixià off the stage; in the audience 台上[臺上] táishàng on stage 不当[不當] bùdàng unsuitable; improper; inappropriate 大堂[大堂] dàtáng lobby 骑车[騎車] qíchē to cycle 本事[本事] běnshi ability; skill 总经理[總經理] zǒngjīnglǐ general manager; CEO 银行[銀行] yínháng bank; CL:家[jia1],個|个[ge4] 贷款[貸款] dàikuǎn a loan; CL:筆|笔[bi3]; to provide a loan (e.g. bank); to raise a loan (from e.g. a bank) 签约[簽約] qiānyuē to sign a contract or agreement 定[定] dìng to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order 说明[說明] shuōmíng to explain; to illustrate; to indicate; to show; to prove; explanation; directions; caption; CL:個|个[ge4] 权[權] quán authority; power; right; (literary) to weigh; expedient; temporary 方[方] fāng square; power or involution (math.); upright; honest; fair and square; direction; side; party (to a contract, dispute etc); place; method; prescription (medicine); just when; only or just; classifier for square things; abbr. for square or cubic meter 笔[筆] bǐ pen; pencil; writing brush; to write or compose; the strokes of Chinese characters; classifier for sums of money, deals; CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1] //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/550 words - 50 min 汇款[匯款] huìkuǎn to remit money; remittance 感到[感到] gǎndào to feel; to sense; to have the feeling that; to think that; to move; to affect 到期[到期] dàoqī to fall due (loan etc); to expire (visa etc); to mature (investment bond etc) 敌人[敵人] dírén enemy; CL:個|个[ge4] 前途无量[前途無量] qiántúwúliàng to have boundless prospects 这儿[這兒] zhèr5 here 十万[十萬] shíwàn hundred thousand 克服[克服] kèfú (try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure 地球[地球] dìqiú the earth; CL:個|个[ge4] 天分[天分] tiānfèn natural gift; talent 谷底[谷底] gǔdǐ valley floor; (fig.) lowest ebb; all-time low 勇气[勇氣] yǒngqì courage; valor 者[者] zhě (after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...; (after a noun) person involved in ...; -er; -ist; (used after a number or 後|后[hou4] or 前[qian2] to refer to sth mentioned previously); (used after a term, to mark a pause before defining the term); (old) (used at the end of a command); (old) this 俱[俱] jù entirely; without exception; (literary) to be together; to be alike 备[備] bèi to prepare; get ready; to provide or equip 这天[這天] zhètiān today; this day 要冲[要衝] yàochōng road hub; major crossroad 香港[香港] Xiānggǎng Hong Kong 聘请[聘請] pìnqǐng to engage; to hire (a lawyer etc) 邀请[邀請] yāoqǐng to invite; invitation; CL:個|个[ge4] 台北[台北] Táiběi Taibei or Taipei, capital of Taiwan 旋风[旋風] xuànfēng whirlwind; tornado 雷[雷] léi thunder; mine (weapon); (Internet slang) terrifying; terrific 意大利[意大利] Yìdàlì Italy; Italian 白日梦[白日夢] báirìmèng daydream; reverie //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/575 words - 54 min 做梦[做夢] zuòmèng to dream; to have a dream; fig. illusion; fantasy; pipe dream 梦想[夢想] mèngxiǎng (fig.) to dream of; dream 遥远[遙遠] yáoyuǎn distant; remote 争取[爭取] zhēngqǔ to fight for; to strive for; to win over 拍[拍] pāi to pat; to clap; to slap; to swat; to take (a photo); to shoot (a film); racket (sports); beat (music) 碰面[碰面] pèngmiàn to meet; to run into (sb); to get together (with sb) 对手[對手] duìshǒu opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match 落地[落地] luòdì to fall to the ground; to be set on the ground; to reach to the ground; to be born; (of a plane) to land 亚洲[亞洲] Yàzhōu Asia; abbr. for 亞細亞洲|亚细亚洲[Ya4 xi4 ya4 Zhou1] 上半年[上半年] shàngbànnián first half (of a year) 出色[出色] chūsè remarkable; outstanding 晋升[晉升] jìnshēng to promote to a higher position 手肘[手肘] shǒuzhǒu elbow 劲敌[勁敵] jìngdí formidable opponent 十六[十六] shíliù sixteen; 16 越战[越戰] Yuèzhàn Vietnam War (1955-1975) 勇[勇] yǒng brave 大有[大有] dàyǒu there is much; (literary) abundance 发起[發起] fāqǐ to originate; to initiate; to launch (an attack, an initiative etc); to start; to propose sth (for the first time) 示意[示意] shìyì to hint; to indicate (an idea to sb) 陈[陳] chén to lay out; to exhibit; to display; to narrate; to state; to explain; to tell; old; stale 伟[偉] wěi big; large; great 文[文] wén language; culture; writing; formal; literary; gentle; (old) classifier for coins; Kangxi radical 67 退缩[退縮] tuìsuō to shrink back; to cower 单[單] dān bill; list; form; single; only; sole; odd number; CL:個|个[ge4] //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/600 words - 56 min 并列[並列] bìngliè to stand side by side; to be juxtaposed 尽力[盡力] jìnlì to strive one's hardest; to spare no effort 执行[執行] zhíxíng to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run 竞争力[競爭力] jìngzhēnglì competitive strength; competitiveness 说了算[說了算] shuōlesuàn to have the final say; to be the one in charge 暴走[暴走] bàozǒu out of control; berserk; to go for a long walk 现场[現場] xiànchǎng the scene (of a crime, accident etc); (on) the spot; (at) the site 实况[實況] shíkuàng live (e.g. broadcast or recording); what is actually happening; scene; the real situation 过节[過節] guòjié to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over) 生日[生日] shēngrì birthday; CL:個|个[ge4] 集训[集訓] jíxùn to train together; to practice as a group 暂时[暫時] zànshí temporary; provisional; for the time being 杂志[雜誌] zázhì magazine; CL:本[ben3],份[fen4],期[qi1] 报导[報導] bàodǎo to report (in the media); (news) report 压力[壓力] yālì pressure 高压[高壓] gāoyā high pressure; high-handed 仓[倉] cāng barn; granary; storehouse; cabin; hold (in ship) 氧[氧] yǎng oxygen (chemistry) 上层[上層] shàngcéng upper layer 凯文[凱文] Kǎiwén Kevin (person name) 心脏[心臟] xīnzàng heart; CL:顆|颗[ke1],個|个[ge4] 不足[不足] bùzú insufficient; lacking; deficiency; not enough; inadequate; not worth; cannot; should not 导致[導致] dǎozhì to lead to; to create; to cause; to bring about 急促[急促] jícù urgent; hurried and brief; rushing 上升[上昇] shàngshēng to rise; to go up; to ascend //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/625 words - 58 min 强度[強度] qiángdù strength; intensity; CL:個|个[ge4] 高密度[高密度] gāomìdù high density 极限[極限] jíxiàn limit; extreme boundary 高原[高原] gāoyuán plateau; CL:片[pian4] 几年[幾年] jǐnián a few years; several years; how many years 压[壓] yā to press; to push down; to keep under (control); pressure 负荷[負荷] fùhè load; burden; charge 舍[捨] shě to give up; to abandon; to give alms 境界[境界] jìngjiè boundary; state; realm 角度[角度] jiǎodù angle; point of view 摘下[摘下] zhāixià to take off; to remove (one's hat, a door from its hinges etc); to pick (a piece of fruit from a tree etc); (sports) to pick off (a rebound etc) 眼镜[眼鏡] yǎnjìng spectacles; eyeglasses; CL:副[fu4] 帅[帥] shuài handsome; graceful; smart; commander in chief; (coll.) cool!; sweet! 放松[放鬆] fàngsōng to loosen; to relax 一个半[一個半] yīgebàn one and a half 美丽[美麗] měilì beautiful 把手[把手] bǎshou handle; grip; knob 肩膀[肩膀] jiānbǎng shoulder 聚[聚] jù to congregate; to assemble; to mass; to gather together; to amass; to polymerize 记者[記者] jìzhě reporter; journalist; CL:個|个[ge4] 推测[推測] tuīcè speculation; to conjecture; to surmise; to speculate 说法[說法] shuōfa way of speaking; wording; formulation; one's version (of events); statement; theory; hypothesis; interpretation 回应[回應] huíyìng to respond; response 敬[敬] jìng to respect; to venerate; to salute; to offer 眼光[眼光] yǎnguāng gaze; insight; foresight; vision; way of looking at things //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/650 words - 62 min 赢得[贏得] yíngdé to win; to gain 痛快[痛快] tòngkuài delighted; to one's heart's content; straightforward; also pr. [tong4 kuai5] 实现[實現] shíxiàn to achieve; to implement; to realize; to bring about 期待[期待] qīdài to look forward to; to await; expectation 外号[外號] wàihào nickname 过激[過激] guòjī drastic; extreme; aggressive 情绪[情緒] qíngxù mood; state of mind; moodiness; CL:種|种[zhong3] 脾气[脾氣] píqi character; temperament; disposition; bad temper; CL:個|个[ge4] 搞乱[搞亂] gǎoluàn to mess up; to mismanage; to bungle; to confuse; to muddle 方向[方向] fāngxiàng direction; orientation; path to follow; CL:個|个[ge4] 屈[屈] qū bent; to feel wronged 臣[臣] chén state official or subject in dynastic China; I, your servant (used in addressing the sovereign); Kangxi radical 131 氏[氏] shì clan name; maiden name 车厂[車廠] chēchǎng (bus, train etc) depot; car factory or repair shop 复出[復出] fùchū to come back out of retirement; to get involved again after having withdrawn 公主[公主] gōngzhǔ princess 许[許] xǔ to allow; to permit; to promise; to praise; somewhat; perhaps 愿[願] yuàn to hope; to wish; to desire; hoped-for; ready; willing 愿望[願望] yuànwàng desire; wish 说话算数[說話算數] shuōhuàsuànshù to keep one's promise; to mean what one says 不许[不許] bùxǔ not to allow; must not; can't 反悔[反悔] fǎnhuǐ to renege; to go back (on a deal); to back out (of a promise) 妄想[妄想] wàngxiǎng to attempt vainly; a vain attempt; delusion 综合症[綜合症] zōnghézhèng syndrome 只好[只好] zhǐhǎo without any better option; to have to; to be forced to //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/675 words - 66 min 赛季[賽季] sàijì season (sports) 上海[上海] Shànghǎi Shanghai municipality, central east China, abbr. to 滬|沪[Hu4] 雄[雄] xióng male; staminate; grand; imposing; powerful; mighty; person or state having great power and influence 对决[對決] duìjué confrontation; contest; showdown 明珠[明珠] míngzhū pearl; jewel (of great value) 塔[塔] tǎ pagoda; tower; minaret; stupa (abbr. loanword from Sanskrit tapo); CL:座[zuo4] 厮杀[廝殺] sīshā to fight at close quarters; hand-to-hand 即将[即將] jíjiāng on the eve of; to be about to; to be on the verge of 环岛[環島] huándǎo roundabout (traffic island); around an island (trip etc) 抢先[搶先] qiǎngxiān to rush (to do sth urgent); to try to be the first; to forestall 上前[上前] shàngqián to advance; to step forward 隧道[隧道] suìdào tunnel 伪[偽] wěi false; fake; forged; bogus; (prefix) pseudo-; Taiwan pr. [wei4] 地势[地勢] dìshì terrain; topography relief 动手[動手] dòngshǒu to set about (a task); to hit; to punch; to touch 妙[妙] miào clever; wonderful 左边[左邊] zuǒbian left; the left side; to the left of 追击[追擊] zhuījī to pursue and attack 相隔[相隔] xiānggé separated by (distance or time etc) 碰撞[碰撞] pèngzhuàng to collide; collision 本年度[本年度] běnniándù this year; the current year 赖[賴] lài to depend on; to hang on in a place; bad; to renege (on promise); to disclaim; to rat (on debts); rascally; to blame; to put the blame on 伤口[傷口] shāngkǒu wound; cut 乱来[亂來] luànlái to act recklessly; to mess around 放手[放手] fàngshǒu to let go one's hold; to give up; to have a free hand //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/700 words - 71 min 输赢[輸贏] shūyíng win or loss; outcome 气度[氣度] qìdù bearing; manner; presence 现实[現實] xiànshí reality; actuality; real; actual; realistic; pragmatic; materialistic; self-interested 嗨[嗨] hāi oh alas; hey!; hi! (loanword); a high (natural or drug-induced) (loanword) 是的[是的] shìde yes, that's right; variant of 似的[shi4 de5] 女朋友[女朋友] nǚpéngyou girlfriend 昨晚[昨晚] zuówǎn yesterday evening; last night 后会有期[後會有期] hòuhuìyǒuqī I'm sure we'll meet again some day. (idiom); Hope to see you again. 半小时[半小時] bànxiǎoshí half hour 订[訂] dìng to agree; to conclude; to draw up; to subscribe to (a newspaper etc); to order 机场[機場] jīchǎng airport; airfield; CL:家[jia1],處|处[chu4] 殴打[毆打] ōudǎ to beat up; to come to blows; battery (law) 国际[國際] guójì international 联[聯] lián to ally; to unite; to join; (poetry) antithetical couplet 商议[商議] shāngyì to negotiate; discussion; proposal 判决[判決] pànjué judgment (by a court of law); to pass judgment on; to sentence 裁定[裁定] cáidìng ruling 罚款[罰款] fákuǎn to fine; penalty; fine (monetary) 美元[美元] Měiyuán American dollar; US dollar 有志[有志] yǒuzhì to be ambitious 从不[從不] cóngbù never 失败[失敗] shībài to be defeated; to lose; to fail (e.g. experiments); failure; defeat; CL:次[ci4] 妥协[妥協] tuǒxié to compromise; to reach terms; a compromise 收买[收買] shōumǎi to purchase; to bribe 破坏[破壞] pòhuài destruction; damage; to wreck; to break; to destroy //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/725 words - 75 min 公平[公平] gōngpíng fair; impartial 价值[價值] jiàzhí value; worth; fig. values (ethical, cultural etc); CL:個|个[ge4] 广告[廣告] guǎnggào to advertise; a commercial; advertisement; CL:項|项[xiang4] 经理[經理] jīnglǐ manager; director; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 在乎[在乎] zàihu to care about; equivalent of 在於|在于[zai4 yu2] 维护[維護] wéihù to defend; to safeguard; to protect; to uphold; to maintain 尊严[尊嚴] zūnyán dignity; sanctity; honor; majesty 天真[天真] tiānzhēn naive; innocent; artless 赚取[賺取] zhuànqǔ to make a profit; to earn a packet 开除[開除] kāichú to expel (a member of an organization); to fire (an employee) 好运[好運] hǎoyùn good luck 流汗[流汗] liúhàn to sweat 贱[賤] jiàn inexpensive; lowly 憋[憋] biē to choke; to stifle; to restrain; to hold back; to hold in (urine); to hold (one's breath) 难受[難受] nánshòu to feel unwell; to suffer pain; to be difficult to bear 可行[可行] kěxíng feasible 网上[網上] wǎngshàng online 恐惧[恐懼] kǒngjù to be frightened; fear; dread 叫声[叫聲] jiàoshēng yelling (sound made by person); barking; braying; roaring (sound made by animals) 内心[內心] nèixīn heart; innermost being; (math.) incenter 困扰[困擾] kùnrǎo to perplex; to disturb; to cause complications 释放[釋放] shìfàng to release; to set free; to liberate (a prisoner); to discharge 方面[方面] fāngmiàn respect; aspect; field; side; CL:個|个[ge4] 需求[需求] xūqiú requirement; to require; (economics) demand 将会[將會] jiānghuì auxiliary verb introducing future action: may (be able to); will (cause); should (enable); going to //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/750 words - 78 min 起点[起點] qǐdiǎn starting point 尚未[尚未] shàngwèi not yet; still not 验[驗] yàn to examine; to test; to check 尽快[儘快] jǐnkuài as quickly as possible; as soon as possible; with all speed 办妥[辦妥] bàntuǒ to arrange; to settle; to complete; to carry through 手续[手續] shǒuxù procedure; CL:道[dao4],個|个[ge4]; formalities 首次[首次] shǒucì first; first time; for the first time 兴奋[興奮] xīngfèn excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation 以来[以來] yǐlái since (a previous event) 信任[信任] xìnrèn to trust; to have confidence in 打败[打敗] dǎbài to defeat; to overpower; to beat; to be defeated 侥幸[僥倖] jiǎoxìng luckily; by a fluke 竞技场[競技場] jìngjìchǎng arena 有着[有著] yǒuzhe to have; to possess 无限[無限] wúxiàn unlimited; unbounded 作为[作為] zuòwéi one's conduct; deed; activity; accomplishment; achievement; to act as; as (in the capacity of); qua; to view as; to look upon (sth as); to take sth to be 昔日[昔日] xīrì formerly; in olden days 拍档[拍檔] pāidàng partner 看法[看法] kànfǎ way of looking at a thing; view; opinion; CL:個|个[ge4] 运动员[運動員] yùndòngyuán athlete; CL:名[ming2],個|个[ge4] 付出[付出] fùchū to pay; to invest (energy or time in a friendship etc) 代价[代價] dàijià price; cost; consideration (in share dealing) 自行车赛[自行車賽] zìxíngchēsài cycle race 讽刺[諷刺] fěngcì to satirize; to mock; irony; satire; sarcasm 薇[薇] wēi Osmunda regalis, a species of fern; Taiwan pr. [wei2] //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/775 words - 82 min 微笑[微笑] wēixiào smile; CL:個|个[ge4],絲|丝[si1]; to smile 惨[慘] cǎn miserable; wretched; cruel; inhuman; disastrous; tragic; dim; gloomy 挖苦[挖苦] wākǔ to speak sarcastically; to make cutting remarks 炫耀[炫耀] xuànyào dazzling; to show off; to flaunt 大声[大聲] dàshēng loud voice; in a loud voice; loudly 哪儿[哪兒] nǎr5 where?; wherever; anywhere 辜负[辜負] gūfù to fail to live up (to expectations); unworthy (of trust); to let down; to betray (hopes); to disappoint 出声[出聲] chūshēng to utter; to give voice 想起[想起] xiǎngqǐ to recall; to think of; to call to mind 记忆[記憶] jìyì to remember; to recall; memory; CL:個|个[ge4] 女子[女子] nǚzǐ woman; female 名次[名次] míngcì position in a ranking of names; place; rank 得分[得分] défēn to score 部署[部署] bùshǔ to dispose; to deploy; deployment 养病[養病] yǎngbìng to recuperate; to convalesce; to take care of one's health after illness 期间[期間] qījiān period of time; time; time period; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 冒[冒] mào to emit; to give off; to send out (or up, forth); to brave; to face; reckless; to falsely adopt (sb's identity etc); to feign; (literary) to cover 新星[新星] xīnxīng nova (astronomy) 潘[潘] Pān surname Pan; Pan, faun in Greek mythology, son of Hermes 芷[芷] zhǐ angelica (type of iris); plant root used in TCM 琪[琪] qí fine jade 迷[迷] mí to bewilder; crazy about; fan; enthusiast; lost; confused 必[必] bì certainly; must; will; necessarily 落后[落後] luòhòu to fall behind; to lag (in technology etc); backward; to retrogress 铃声[鈴聲] língshēng ring; ringtone; bell stroke; tintinnabulation //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/800 words - 85 min 响[響] xiǎng echo; sound; noise; to make a sound; to sound; to ring; loud; classifier for noises 李[李] lǐ plum 衍[衍] yǎn to spread out; to develop; to overflow; to amplify; superfluous 夏[夏] xià summer 松井[松井] Sōngjǐng Matsui (Japanese surname) 薫[薫] xūn Japanese variant of 薰 硬[硬] yìng hard; stiff; strong; firm; resolutely; doggedly; good (quality); able (person) 切[切] qiē to cut; to slice; tangent (math) 切[切] qiè definitely; absolutely (not); (scoffing or dismissive interjection) Yeah, right.; Tut!; to grind; close to; eager; to correspond to; see also 反切[fan3 qie4] 摔倒[摔倒] shuāidǎo to fall down; to slip and fall; to throw sb to the ground 熏[薰] xūn fragrance; warm; to educate; variant of 熏[xun1]; to smoke; to fumigate 拦腰[攔腰] lányāo (hitting) squarely in the middle; (slicing) across the middle; to hold by the waist 一连[一連] yīlián in a row; in succession; running 平手[平手] píngshǒu (sports) draw; tie 半个[半個] bànge half of sth 轮子[輪子] lúnzi wheel; CL:個|个[ge4] 精神[精神] jīngshén spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[ge4] 令人[令人] lìngrén to cause one (to do sth); to make one (angry, delighted etc) 佩服[佩服] pèifú to admire 虽败犹荣[雖敗猶榮] suībàiyóuróng honorable even in defeat (idiom) 由于[由於] yóuyú due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to; since; because 右[右] yòu right (-hand); the Right (politics); west (old) 脚踝[腳踝] jiǎohuái ankle 撞击[撞擊] zhuàngjī to strike; to hit; to ram 割伤[割傷] gēshāng to gash; to cut; gash; cut 骨折[骨折] gǔzhé to suffer a fracture; (of a bone) to break; fracture //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/825 words - 87 min 肌腱[肌腱] jījiàn tendon (anatomy); sinew; hamstrings 断裂[斷裂] duànliè fracture; rupture; to break apart 基[基] jī base; foundation; basic; radical (chemistry); (slang) gay 腱[腱] jiàn tendon; sinew 撕裂[撕裂] sīliè to rip apart; to tear; laceration; rent 走路[走路] zǒulù to walk; to go on foot 医生[醫生] yīshēng doctor; CL:個|个[ge4],位[wei4],名[ming2] 修补[修補] xiūbǔ to mend 体[體] tǐ body; form; style; system; substance; to experience; aspect (linguistics) 移植[移植] yízhí to transplant 拇[拇] mǔ thumb; big toe 肌[肌] jī flesh; muscle 程度[程度] chéngdù degree (level or extent); level; CL:個|个[ge4] 依旧[依舊] yījiù as before; still 再次[再次] zàicì one more time; again; one more; once again 胜过[勝過] shèngguò to excel; to surpass 化验[化驗] huàyàn chemical examination; to do a lab test 指出[指出] zhǐchū to indicate; to point out 体内[體內] tǐnèi within the body; in vivo (vs in vitro); internal to 大量[大量] dàliàng great amount; large quantity; bulk; numerous; generous; magnanimous 新型[新型] xīnxíng new type; new kind 药物[藥物] yàowù medicaments; pharmaceuticals; medication; medicine; drug 苏[蘇] sū Perilla frutescens (Chinese basil or wild red basil); place name; to revive; used as phonetic in transliteration 纳[納] nà to receive; to accept; to enjoy; to bring into; to pay (tax etc); nano- (one billionth); to reinforce sole of shoes or stockings by close sewing 判断[判斷] pànduàn to judge; to determine; judgment //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/850 words - 88 min 通过[通過] tōngguò by means of; through; via; to pass through; to get through; to adopt; to pass (a bill or inspection etc); to switch over 药检[藥檢] yàojiǎn drugs test (e.g. on athletes) 列入[列入] lièrù to include on a list 禁药[禁藥] jìnyào drugs ban (e.g. for athletes) 名单[名單] míngdān list of names 最新[最新] zuìxīn latest; newest 检验[檢驗] jiǎnyàn to inspect; to examine; to test 急救[急救] jíjiù first aid; emergency treatment 急诊室[急診室] jízhěnshì emergency room 医院[醫院] yīyuàn hospital; CL:所[suo3],家[jia1],座[zuo4] 半夜[半夜] bànyè midnight; in the middle of the night 解约[解約] jiěyuē to terminate an agreement; to cancel a contract 复原[復原] fùyuán to restore (sth) to (its) former condition; to recover from illness; recovery 理想[理想] lǐxiǎng an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect 植入[植入] zhírù to implant 组织[組織] zǔzhī to organize; organization; organized system; nerve; tissue; CL:個|个[ge4] 排斥[排斥] páichì to reject; to exclude; to eliminate; to remove; to repel 现象[現象] xiànxiàng phenomenon; CL:個|个[ge4],種|种[zhong3]; appearance 自理[自理] zìlǐ to take care of oneself; to provide for oneself 自行车[自行車] zìxíngchē bicycle; bike; CL:輛|辆[liang4] 伤势[傷勢] shāngshì condition of an injury 违例[違例] wéilì to break the rules 期[期] qī a period of time; phase; stage; classifier for issues of a periodical, courses of study; time; term; period; to hope; Taiwan pr. [qi2] 归队[歸隊] guīduì to return to one's unit; to go back to one's station in life 告[告] gào to say; to tell; to announce; to report; to denounce; to file a lawsuit; to sue //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/875 words - 97 min 违约[違約] wéiyuē to break a promise; to violate an agreement; to default (on a loan or contract) 重组[重組] chóngzǔ to reorganize; to recombine; recombination 失踪[失蹤] shīzōng to be missing; to disappear; unaccounted for 超过[超過] chāoguò to surpass; to exceed; to outstrip 下落[下落] xiàluò whereabouts; to drop; to fall 釜山[釜山] Fǔshān Busan Metropolitan City in South Gyeongsang Province 慶尚南道|庆尚南道[Qing4 shang4 nan2 dao4], South Korea 赌博[賭博] dǔbó to gamble 竞[競] jìng to compete; to contend; to struggle 轮[輪] lún wheel; disk; ring; steamship; to take turns; to rotate; by turn; classifier for big round objects: disk, or recurring events: round, turn 社[社] shè society; group; club; agency; (old) god of the land 赌钱[賭錢] dǔqián to gamble 债[債] zhài debt; CL:筆|笔[bi3] 大雨[大雨] dàyǔ heavy rain; CL:場|场[chang2] 地下[地下] dìxià underground; subterranean; covert 湿[濕] shī moist; wet 滑[滑] huá to slip; to slide; smooth; slippery; cunning 逃走[逃走] táozǒu to escape; to flee; to run away 护照[護照] hùzhào passport; CL:本[ben3],個|个[ge4] 旧[舊] jiù old; opposite: new 新; former; worn (with age) 麦迪逊[麥迪遜] Màidíxùn Madison (name); Madison, capital of Wisconsin 马[馬] mǎ horse; CL:匹[pi3]; horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess; knight in Western chess 不用说[不用說] bùyòngshuō needless to say; it goes without saying 直到[直到] zhídào until 为止[為止] wéizhǐ until; (used in combination with words like 到[dao4] or 至[zhi4] in constructs of the form 到...為止|到...为止) 耐力[耐力] nàilì endurance //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/900 words - 103 min 项[項] xiàng back of neck; item; thing; term (in a mathematical formula); sum (of money); classifier for principles, items, clauses, tasks, research projects etc 接力[接力] jiēlì relay 下线[下線] xiàxiàn to go offline 圏[圏] quān Japanese variant of 圈 上线[上線] shàngxiàn to go online; to put sth online 朴[朴] pò Celtis sinensis var. japonica 星[星] xīng star; heavenly body; satellite; small amount 浩[浩] hào grand; vast (water) 撞倒[撞倒] zhuàngdǎo to knock down; to knock over; to run over (sb) 牵连[牽連] qiānlián to implicate; implicated; to link together 协助[協助] xiézhù to provide assistance; to aid 一部分[一部分] yībùfen portion; part of; subset 赛场[賽場] sàichǎng racetrack; field (for athletics competition) 包括[包括] bāokuò to comprise; to include; to involve; to incorporate; to consist of 下水[下水] xiàshuǐ downstream; to go into the water; to put into water; to launch (a ship); fig. to fall into bad ways; to lead astray; to go to pot 宣布[宣布] xuānbù to declare; to announce; to proclaim 正式[正式] zhèngshì formal; official 专业[專業] zhuānyè specialty; specialized field; main field of study (at university); major; CL:門|门[men2],個|个[ge4]; professional 顽强[頑強] wánqiáng tenacious; hard to defeat 斗志[鬥志] dòuzhì will to fight; fighting spirit 正面[正面] zhèngmiàn front; obverse side; right side; positive; direct; open 燥[燥] zào dry; parched; impatient 狂[狂] kuáng mad; wild; violent 看不起[看不起] kànbuqǐ to look down upon; to despise 做错[做錯] zuòcuò to make an error //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/925 words - 107 min 权利[權利] quánlì power; right; privilege 背叛[背叛] bèipàn to betray 行动[行動] xíngdòng operation; action; CL:個|个[ge4]; to move about; mobile 挽回[挽回] wǎnhuí to retrieve; to redeem 过错[過錯] guòcuò mistake; fault; responsibility (for a fault) 早已[早已] zǎoyǐ long ago; for a long time 辆[輛] liàng classifier for vehicles 说[説] shuō variant of 說|说[shuo1] 反对[反對] fǎnduì to fight against; to oppose; to be opposed to; opposition 出赛[出賽] chūsài to compete; to take part (in a sports event) 何况[何況] hékuàng let alone; to say nothing of; besides; what's more 次级[次級] cìjí secondary 投资[投資] tóuzī investment; to invest 组成[組成] zǔchéng to form; to make up; to constitute 利益[利益] lìyì benefit; (in sb's) interest; CL:個|个[ge4] 伙伴[伙伴] huǒbàn partner; companion; comrade 万一[萬一] wànyī just in case; if by any chance; contingency 彼此[彼此] bǐcǐ each other; one another 动摇[動搖] dòngyáo to sway; to waver; to rock; to rattle; to destabilize; to pose a challenge to 整体[整體] zhěngtǐ whole entity; entire body; synthesis; as a whole (situation, construction, team etc); global; macrocosm; integral; holistic; whole 之上[之上] zhīshàng above 想通[想通] xiǎngtōng to figure out; to realize; to become convinced; to come round (to an idea); to get over it 与其[與其] yǔqí rather than...; 與其|与其[yu3 qi2] A 不如[bu4 ru2] B (rather than A, better to B) 发挥[發揮] fāhuī to display; to exhibit; to bring out implicit or innate qualities; to express (a thought or moral); to develop (an idea); to elaborate (on a theme) 沙漠[沙漠] shāmò desert; CL:個|个[ge4] //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/950 words - 108 min 温度[溫度] wēndù temperature; CL:個|个[ge4] 摄氏[攝氏] Shèshì Celsius; centigrade 湿度[濕度] shīdù humidity level 将近[將近] jiāngjìn almost; nearly; close to 许多[許多] xǔduō many; a lot of; much 筋疲力尽[筋疲力盡] jīnpílìjìn body weary, strength exhausted (idiom); extremely tired; spent 难熬[難熬] nán'áo hard to bear; unendurable (pain, suffering) 陡坡[陡坡] dǒupō steep incline; water chute; sluice 意志[意志] yìzhì will; willpower; determination; CL:個|个[ge4] 艰苦[艱苦] jiānkǔ difficult; hard; arduous 薄弱[薄弱] bóruò weak; frail 哪怕[哪怕] nǎpà even; even if; even though; no matter how 稍微[稍微] shāowēi a little bit 分神[分神] fēnshén to give attention to sth; please give (some of your valuable) attention to my task; to be distracted 幸好[幸好] xìnghǎo fortunately 关注[關注] guānzhù to pay attention to; to follow sth closely; to follow (on social media); concern; interest; attention 安然无恙[安然無恙] ānránwúyàng safe and sound (idiom); to come out unscathed (e.g. from an accident or illness) 据说[據說] jùshuō it is said that; reportedly 之所以[之所以] zhīsuǒyǐ the reason why 坛[壇] tán platform; rostrum; altar 战[戰] zhàn to fight; fight; war; battle 失误[失誤] shīwù lapse; mistake; to make a mistake; fault; service fault (in volleyball, tennis etc) 了断[了斷] liǎoduàn to bring to a conclusion; to settle (a dispute); to do away with (oneself); to break off (a relationship); resolution (of a problem) 太阳[太陽] tàiyang sun; CL:個|个[ge4]; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2] 头顶[頭頂] tóudǐng top of the head //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/975 words - 112 min 策略[策略] cèlüè strategy; tactics; crafty; adroit 捱[捱] ái variant of 挨[ai2] 耗尽[耗盡] hàojìn to exhaust; to use up; to deplete; to drain 消耗战[消耗戰] xiāohàozhàn war of attrition 两难[兩難] liǎngnán dilemma; quandary; to face a difficult choice 局面[局面] júmiàn aspect; phase; situation 两败俱伤[兩敗俱傷] liǎngbàijùshāng both sides suffer (idiom); neither side wins 被动[被動] bèidòng passive 疏通[疏通] shūtōng to unblock; to dredge; to clear the way; to get things flowing; to facilitate; to mediate; to lobby; to explicate (a text) 补给[補給] bǔjǐ supply; replenishment; to replenish 未能[未能] wèinéng cannot; to fail to; unable to 衰竭[衰竭] shuāijié organ failure; exhaustion; prostration (medicine) 被迫[被迫] bèipò to be compelled; to be forced 双方[雙方] shuāngfāng bilateral; both sides; both parties involved 不少[不少] bùshǎo many; a lot; not few 互相[互相] hùxiāng each other; mutually; mutual 避免[避免] bìmiǎn to avert; to prevent; to avoid; to refrain from 轮流[輪流] lúnliú to alternate; to take turns 暴雨[暴雨] bàoyǔ torrential rain; rainstorm; CL:場|场[chang2],陣|阵[zhen4] 及时雨[及時雨] jíshíyǔ timely rain; (fig.) timely assistance 路面[路面] lùmiàn pavement 蒸发[蒸發] zhēngfā to evaporate; evaporation 加热[加熱] jiārè to heat 保留[保留] bǎoliú to keep; to retain; to have reservations (about sth); to hold back (from saying sth); to put aside for later 会合[會合] huìhé to meet; to rendezvous; to merge; to link up; meeting; confluence //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/1000 words - 119 min 紧贴[緊貼] jǐntiē to stick close to; to press up against 挡[擋] dǎng to resist; to obstruct; to hinder; to keep off; to block (a blow); to get in the way of; cover; gear (e.g. in a car's transmission) 法[法] fǎ law; method; way; Buddhist teaching; Legalist 得逞[得逞] déchěng to prevail; to have one's way; to get away with it 赶上[趕上] gǎnshàng to keep up with; to catch up with; to overtake; to chance upon; in time for 阶段[階段] jiēduàn stage; section; phase; period; CL:個|个[ge4] 疲惫[疲憊] píbèi beaten; exhausted; tired 占[佔] zhàn variant of 占[zhan4] 便宜[便宜] piányi cheap; inexpensive; small advantages; to let sb off lightly 拱门[拱門] gǒngmén arched door 誓[誓] shì oath; vow; to swear; to pledge 决[決] jué to decide; to determine; to execute (sb); (of a dam etc) to breach or burst; definitely; certainly 榨[榨] zhà to press; to extract (juice); device for extracting juice, oils etc 战术[戰術] zhànshù tactics 掩护[掩護] yǎnhù to screen; to shield; to cover; protection; cover; CL:面[mian4] 猜不透[猜不透] cāibutòu to be unable to guess or make out 目标[目標] mùbiāo target; goal; objective; CL:個|个[ge4] 事前[事前] shìqián in advance; before the event 练[練] liàn to practice; to train; to drill; to perfect (one's skill); exercise 蒙蔽[蒙蔽] méngbì to deceive; to hoodwink 眼前[眼前] yǎnqián before one's eyes; now; at present 远方[遠方] yuǎnfāng far away; a distant location 米兰[米蘭] Mǐlán Milano; Milan (Italy) 训练营[訓練營] xùnliànyíng training camp 粉丝[粉絲] fěnsī bean vermicelli; mung bean starch noodles; Chinese vermicelli; cellophane noodles; CL:把[ba3]; fan (loanword); enthusiast for sb or sth //To the Fore - S1/Ep1/1011 words - 125 min 瑞士[瑞士] Ruìshì Switzerland 特[特] tè special; unique; distinguished; especially; unusual; very; abbr. for 特克斯[te4 ke4 si1], tex 洪[洪] hóng flood; big; great 卢[盧] lú (old) rice vessel; black; old variant of 廬|庐[lu2]; (slang) (Tw) troublesome; fussy 伊[伊] yī (old) third person singular pronoun ("he" or "she"); second person singular pronoun ("you"); (May 4th period) third person singular feminine pronoun ("she"); (Classical Chinese) introductory particle with no specific meaning; that (preceding a noun) 诺[諾] nuò to consent; to promise; (literary) yes! 欧洲[歐洲] Ōuzhōu Europe; abbr. for 歐羅巴洲|欧罗巴洲[Ou1 luo2 ba1 Zhou1] 献[獻] xiàn to offer; to present; to dedicate; to donate; to show; to put on display; worthy person (old) 不断[不斷] bùduàn unceasing; uninterrupted; continuous; constant 打拼[打拼] dǎpīn to work hard; to try to make a living 剧终[劇終] jùzhōng The End (appearing at the end of a movie etc)