jittery: 紧张的
stave off ： 1 : to fend off （staving off creditors）2 : to ward off (something adverse) : forestall trying to stave off disaster.
seize up：to stop working because the moving parts can no longer move The engine/brakes suddenly seized up. —sometimes used figuratively （e.g. Her brain seized up when she tried to answer the question.）
tee up: make detailed arrangements or preparations. stage, arrange - plan, organize, and carry out (an event); "the neighboring tribe staged an invasion" 2. tee up - place on a tee; "tee golf balls"
status quo: 现状
inning: 球局，一局
reverberate：回响
ride the wave: To take advantage of a profitable period.
eclipse: 超过
take the edge off : to make something unpleasant have less of an effect on someone（e.g. Corporate executives have taken advantage of record stock prices, buoyant consumer confidence and relatively low borrowing costs -- but a decline in fees has taken the edge off the boom for Wall Street banks. 由这里看出，即使是boom这种褒义词，也可以用这个短语？？）edge可以理解为“优势”，把优势拿下来
head off. transitive verb. : to turn back or turn aside : block, prevent (e.g. to head off the imminent crisis.)
brisk pace: Walking at a brisk pace means you'll be walking faster than you would normally.
blitz: 突击，闪击战
revolt: 反叛
shale assets：Oil shale is a sedimentary rock formation containing kerogen, which is a type of organic matter that yields oil and gas. (e.g. Big energy companies were also attracted to shale assets put up for sale as the price of oil has climbed)
fickle 善变的
derail 脱轨
tie up (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to attach, fasten, or bind securely also : to wrap up and fasten. 2a : to connect closely : join tie up the loose ends. b : to cause to be linked so as to depend on or relate to something.
high-profile: attracting much attention or publicity.
hinge on. : to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something) The outcome of the election hinges on how the candidates perform in the debate.
on the rise: 1. Ascending in power, status, influence, etc.2. Happening more frequently.(e.g. Private equity buyouts are on the rise)
race away: 表示。。。很快（e.g. 1. M&A in India races away. 意思是M&A交易在印度增长很快 2. I can hear that heart of yours racing away. 意思是心脏跳得很快，类似于 beating fast）
inbound: 国内的，归本国的，估计类似于domestic
outbound：国外的
capex: 资本支出
indebted 负债累累的
Flotation is the process of converting a private company into a public company by issuing shares available for the public to purchase. It allows companies to obtain financing externally instead of using retained earnings to fund new projects or expansion. The term "flotation" is commonly used in the United Kingdom, whereas the term "going public" is more widely used in the United States.
jumbo: 庞大的，巨大的 (jumbo deals)
punch above your weight: 1. a country or organization that is punching above its weight has more influence internationally than its size would suggest ( e.g. Many would consider Britain’s role to be a prime example of a small country punching above its weight.) 2. if you say that someone is punching above their weight, you mean that they are having a romantic relationship with someone who is a lot more attractive than they are (e.g. My husband was informed after his work Christmas party that he is punching above his weight.)
boon 恩赐
boom 繁荣
ballast ： a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control （e.g. ....., whose recovery could provide major ballast for the M&A market.）
got shelved : 被搁置
jolt: 颠簸 （例子：The defeat was quite a jolt to the team. The stock market suffered a major jolt yesterday. She needed a jolt of caffeine to start her day. The unexpected praise he received gave him a jolt of confidence.）
uncanny：不可思议的
lie in store. To be awaiting (one) or prepared (for one). ( e.g. 1. No one knows what lies in store, but we can try to prepare accordingly. 2. There are many adventures lying in store for you, but first you must complete your training.)
flurry: 慌张，激动
Toppy ：a slang term used to describe markets that are reaching unsustainable highs. （e.g. He thinks equities are "toppy", given stretched valuations and slowing earnings momentum.）
backdrop： 背景
big-ticket: constituting a major expense. e.g. "big-ticket items such as cars, houses, and expensive vacations"
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