Episode description
defying expectations: It means going beyond what people commonly assume or breaking stereotypes. This can refer to surpassing societal norms, roles, or prejudices that limit a person's potential.
Conversation 1
A: Zhang Weili’s win as Female Fighter of the Year is such a powerful statement. She’s showing that women can be unapologetically strong.
张伟丽被评为年度UFC最佳女拳手，真是一个有力的宣言。她展示了女性可以毫无歉意地追求强壮。
B: Absolutely. She’s defying expectations about women’s roles, especially in physically demanding sports.
完全同意。她打破了人们对女性角色的传统期待，特别是在需要身体强度的运动中。
A: Right. It’s about owning strength in every form and showing that power isn’t limited by gender.
没错。这是在展示力量的多种形式，并说明力量并不受性别限制。
Conversation 2
C: Women embracing physical strength is such a great way of defying expectations.
女性拥抱力量是挑战传统观念的一种绝佳方式。
D: Totally. Watching more women train hard, lift weights, and challenge norms is inspiring.
完全赞同。看到越来越多女性努力训练、举重、挑战规范，真的令人鼓舞。
C: It’s a great reminder that strength—physical or mental—has no gender boundaries.
这很好地提醒了我们，无论是身体还是精神上的力量，都不应有性别界限。