to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
natural; reasonable; understandable
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
nape (of the neck); nucha
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
rouge (esp. lip rouge); lipstick
animal passions; carnal desire; lust
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
tune (melody, piece of music)
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
projecting part (of a headland, etc.); moment of departure; (on the) point of going out; outset; start
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
second; number two; runner-up
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
to win after tough bidding
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
degree of attention; profile
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
every evening; night after night