A1 Idiom 中性

calm down

Relax, become less angry.

意思

To become less excited, agitated, or angry.

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文化背景

In the US, 'calm down' is a common phrase but can be seen as dismissive in therapy or conflict resolution. In Japan, direct commands like 'calm down' are often avoided in favor of indirect suggestions. In the UK, 'calm down' is sometimes used with a specific accent in Liverpool to mean 'be quiet'.

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Be careful!

Telling someone to 'calm down' can make them angrier. Use 'I understand you're upset' instead.

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Use it for yourself

It is much safer to say 'I need to calm down' than to tell someone else to.

意思

To become less excited, agitated, or angry.

⚠️

Be careful!

Telling someone to 'calm down' can make them angrier. Use 'I understand you're upset' instead.

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Use it for yourself

It is much safer to say 'I need to calm down' than to tell someone else to.

自我测试

Complete the sentence.

She needs to _____ _____ before she can talk.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: calm down

The phrasal verb is 'calm down'.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: He is calming down.

Present continuous is needed for ongoing action.

Match the synonym.

Match 'calm down' with its synonym.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Relax

Relax is the closest synonym.

Complete the dialogue.

A: I'm so mad! B: Please ____ ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: calm down

The context is de-escalation.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

She needs to _____ _____ before she can talk.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: calm down

The phrasal verb is 'calm down'.

Which is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: He is calming down.

Present continuous is needed for ongoing action.

Match the synonym. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Relax

Relax is the closest synonym.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: I'm so mad! B: Please ____ ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: calm down

The context is de-escalation.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

Yes, you can tell a dog to 'calm down'.

No, it is neutral/informal.

No, it is 'calm myself down'.

相关表达

🔄

Cool off

synonym

To lose anger.

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Take a breather

similar

To take a short break.

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Keep your cool

similar

To stay calm.

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