super technology; technology beyond our current capabilities, mainly in science fiction
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
the touch of; feel of; texture
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
air-permeability; breathability
thermoregulation (of the body)
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
neglecting; leaving alone
travel to relieve heartbreak; sentimental journey
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
another's parent; another's parents
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
historical materials; historical records; historical sources; archives
colorless and transparent
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
accelerator; accelerator pedal; gas pedal
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
buzzword; vogue word; popular phrase
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
stochastic variable; random variable
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
adviser; advisor; counsellor; counselor
trust; confidence; credence
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to