to reduce anxiety ahead of an event
在事件之前减少焦虑 (zai shijian zhiqian jianxiao jiaolv)
"I calm nerves before presentations by rehearsing with a friend."
"我通过和朋友一起排练，在演讲前安抚我的神经。" (wo tongguo he pengyou yiqi pailian, zai yanjiang qian anfushi wode shenjing)
to make yourself feel less worried or anxious
to make a situation or system more stable
to depend on something when other options fail
to interrupt or give an opinion when not invited
to gradually develop empathy or comprehension for different...
to transfer control or responsibility to someone else
