to compare different opinions before expressing your own
在表达自己的观点之前，比较不同的意见 (zài biǎodá zìjǐ de guāndiǎn zhīqián, bǐjiào bùtóng de yìjiàn)
"Before responding, I’d like to weigh against all the arguments made."
"在回答之前，我想要 比较 所有提出的论点。" (Zài huídá zhīqián, wǒ xiǎng yào **bǐjiào** suǒyǒu tíchū de lùndiǎn.)
to deliberately disconnect from stressful surroundings
to formally present a proposal or resolution for discussion
to allow yourself time to relax and calm down
to react with extreme surprise, anger, or excitement
to stop repeating mistakes as you gain experience
to make steady progress toward a higher position or goal
