Decent: of a good enough standard or quality 像样的;相当不错的;尚好的
a decent meal/job/place to live 相当不错的饭菜/工作/住所
I need a decent night's sleep. 我需要好好地睡上一夜.
Professional: a person who does a job that needs special training and a high level of education 专门人员;专业人士;专家
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use 医师和其他保健专业人员使用的术语
make (both) ends meet: to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need 使收支相抵;勉强维持生计
Many families struggle to make ends meet. 许多家庭只能勉强维持生计.
Look ahead: 考虑到将来
We must look ahead before we make a decision. 我们作出决定之前必须想得远一点.
retirement home: a place where old people live and are cared for 养老院;敬老院