坚守defend a place resolutely; stick to
搀support somebody with one's hand; mix
攀climb; seek connections in high places
沉默reticent; be silent/speechless
炒作hype; make profits through speculation
理cut the jade from the ore; manage
老境old age; life and circumstances in old age
般配match each other; dressing in a manner appropriate to one's status
触touch; stir up sb.'s feelings
触目meet/strike the eye; eye-catching
起价go up or rise in price; starting price
难说it's hard to say or predict; find it difficult/hard/embarrassing to speak out
高考college/university entrance examination
四世同堂four generations under one roof