to begin something by doing or saying something specific
通过做或说某事来开始某事 (tōngguò zuò huò shuō mǒu shì lái kāishǐ mǒu shì)
"He opened with a personal story to connect with the audience."
"他通过讲述一个个人故事开始,以便与观众建立联系。" (Tā tōngguò jiǎngshù yīgè gèrén gùshì kāishǐ, yǐbiàn yǔ guānzhòng jiànlì liánxì.)
to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
to say exactly what one thinks or feels
to feel or show great joy or delight in something
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
to stop being emotionally guarded
to improve the appearance of something slightly, like makeup...