to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
在观众中引起强烈的情感，通常是同情或悲伤
"The charity’s commercial really pulls at the heartstrings."
"慈善机构的广告真的触动了心弦。"
to earn a lot of money
a state of political hostility without open warfare
to begin something well or positively
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
to adapt and learn quickly without prior preparation
to slow down or stop an activity
