To invent a false story.
编造一个虚假的故事。 (bian zao yi ge xu jia de gu shi)
"He cooked up a story to explain why he was late."
"他编造了一个故事来解释他为什么迟到。" (ta bian zao le yi ge gu shi lai jie shi ta wei shen me chi dao)
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
to travel with very little luggage
never give up; keep going despite challenges
intelligence; the ability to think
without any doubt; completely certain
to teach someone how to do a job or task