to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
超越常规的限制或边界；创新 (chaoyue changgui de xianzhi huo bianjie; chuangxin)
"The new startup is really pushing the envelope with its groundbreaking technology."
"这个新创公司确实在通过其突破性技术pushing the envelope。" (Zhege xinchuang gongsi que shi zai tongguo qi tubuoxing jishu **pushing the envelope**.)
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
both people involved in a situation are equally responsible
to achieve what you have always wanted
a connected series of thoughts
to recover from the pain of a breakup or loss
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
