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What were the engineering projects carried out by Su? How did they improve the lives of people in Hangchow?

This chapter is about how Su carried out his duty passionately and most of the time, singlehandedly , completing projects including water supply, public hospital, repair of old buildings, construction of West Lake, building of embankment and canals. Besides, he also provided support for scholars and offered generous help to some common folks in a witty manner.

Endear

v. make attractive or lovable

Such acts endeared Su to the populace.

例句：Adding a humorous story about a mistake you made, how others may have chided you about it afterward, and what you took away from the experience can endear you to an interviewer.

在讲你过去犯错的经历时不妨幽默一点，说说别人在你犯错之后是如何嘲笑你的，还有你的收获，这些都可能会给面试官留下好感。

Piecemeal unorganized aid to sufferers

ADJ If you describe a change or process as piecemeal, you disapprove of it because it happens gradually, usually at irregular intervals, and is probably not satisfactory. (变化或过程) 逐渐而零碎的 [表不满]

例：These piecemeal solutions won't work.

这些零敲碎打的解决办法不会有效。

2.

ADV Piecemeal is also an adverb. 逐渐而零碎地 [ADV after v]

例：It was built piecemeal over some 130 years.

它是在大约一百三十年间一点一点建造起来的。

upkeep=maintenance

Even if expansion plans are put on hold, existing grids will require repair and constant upkeep.

即使（电力）扩张计划被搁置，现有电网将需要不断保养和维修。