as a consequence of = because of = due to 由于，因为
cumulative knowledge 累积的知识
the trivial round 日常琐事或职责
aspiration for/after… 希望，渴望，愿望
the abyss of despair 绝望的深渊
a zest for life 热爱生活（人生）
eat with zest 吃得津津有味
toxic friend 专门带来负能量和不快的朋友
pour one’s hopes into sth. 将希望倾注于，对……寄予厚望
Chinese parents pour their hopes into their children. 中国父母对他们的孩子寄予厚望。
There is no doubt that… = admittedly 无可否认，毋庸置疑
make it to the top 出人头地，逆袭，飞上枝头
well-trained = well-drilled 训练有素
The contrast between A and B is striking. A与B有着鲜明的对比。
A highlights a number of differences in B. A凸显了B方面的诸多不同。
A differs from B in that… A与B的区别在于……
As opposed to = compared with = different from = in stead of = rather than 不同于
Showcase 展示
The competition itself showcases progress. 比赛彰显着进步。
The musical showcases her talents. 这出音乐剧展示了她的才华。
Football, like life, is gloriously unpredictable. 足球像人生一样，因不可预知而美。
Life is a journey, glorious unpredictable. 人生是一场旅行，唯美莫测。
make the cut 晋级，过关，达标
gifted children 天才少年
late developer = late bloomer 大器晚成者