to examine your thoughts or motives before reacting
在反应之前检查你的想法或动机 (zai fanying zhīqián jiǎnchá nǐ de xiǎngfǎ huò dòngjī)
"Always check inside before you respond in anger."
"在愤怒回应之前，总是检查内心。" (zǒng shì **check inside** zài nǐ fènnù huíyīng zhīqián.)
to change focus, attitude, or direction toward something new
to move a plan or project to the next stage
to reduce the time or energy available for eating or cooking
to get creative ideas or motivation from something
to suddenly become violent or intense
when the wind moves something through the air
