to stay positive that life will improve
保持积极，生活将改善 (bǎochí jījí, shēnghuó jiāng gǎishàn)
"He always believes in better days, no matter how tough life gets."
"他总是相信更好的日子，无论生活有多么艰难。" (Tā zǒng shì xiāngxìn gèng hǎo de rìzi, wúlùn shēnghuó yǒu duōme jiānnán.)
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
to grab something or someone firmly
to make arrangements considering a specific factor or event
to remain humble and emotionally balanced
to adjust or prepare equipment or oneself to perform better...
to move backward; to retreat
