A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
在困难局势或冲突发生之前的平静时期。 (Zai kunnan jushi huo chongtu fasheng zhīqián de píngjìng shíqī.)
"The office was quiet, in the calm before the storm, as they prepared for the big meeting."
"办公室很安静，在风暴之前的平静，他们在为重要会议做准备。" (Bàngōngshì hěn ān jìng, **zài fēngbào zhīqián de píngjìng**, tāmen zài wèi zhòngyào huìyì zuò zhǔnbèi.)
To do something to an excessive degree.
to take a foolish risk that may bring bad luck
working together leads to success
the most important fact or result
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
to boast or brag about your achievements
