2016年10月12日 星期三

[生字新詞]


  1. trajectory:The flying cockroaches have no trajectory. 軌道
  2. outright: 公然坦白直率
  3. a poached egg 蛋包
  4. distinctive (adj) 獨特 The fruits come in distinctive colors.
  5. to rat 抓耙子
  6. discharge 退伍
  7. a loan shark 大耳窿
  8. coroner 法醫
  9. vendetta 私仇
  10. oxymoron 矛盾 ex: smart idiot, thin fatty

哭的英文:bawl, bemoan, boohoo etc


  1. bawl/wail/keen 號哭 Mansei was bowling in next room.
  2. bemoan/bewail/mourn 悲歎
  3. blubber 又哭又鬧的
  4. boohoo 嗚嗚 
  5. break down /burst into tears 情不自禁 He broke down and wept.
  6. choke up 哽咽 She choked up when she began to talked about her child.
  7. lament 痛惜 squall: Squalling kids
  8. mewling 低聲哭泣
  9. mourn 憂傷
  10. shivel/whine/sob 嗚咽哭泣
  11. sigh 歎氣
  12. sniffle 抽鼻子 
  13. sorrow/grief 
  14. tear at your heart
  15. turn on water works
  16. weep 哭泣(傷心的)
  17. whine 哭哭啼啼,帶有尖叫表示痛苦不快
  18. whimper 嗚咽,啜泣,抱怨
  19.  yowl 號叫斥責
  20. wistful 傷感的 (對於已經不可能發生的事情)a wistful smile

笑的英文:chortle, howl, roar,beam etc


  1. chortle 開心大聲笑 Dahan chortled with delight.
  2. chuckle 安靜地笑 Sarang chuckled at the memory.
  3. crow (嬰兒)歡叫
  4. guffaw 大聲狂笑 They guffawed at his jokes.
  5. giggle 蠢蠢大笑(因為開心,害羞或緊張)Minkok giggled at the joke.
  6. howl in/with sth 大聲地(因為笑,生氣或痛)We howled with laughter.
  7. laugh at/about 笑出聲音,臉上也有表情 She is laughing.
  8. smile at: to smile sweetly
  9. beam 嘴巴咧開的笑
  10. smile/grin/beam from ear to ear 合不攏嘴
  11. grin 露齒笑 They grinned with delight when they were given cookies.
  12. smirk 自鳴得意地笑 He smirked unpleasantly.
  13. snigger,snicker 竊笑
  14. simper 扭捏作態笑
  15. mock, sneer 嘲笑 He sneered at people who liked kimchi.
  16. break up 用力笑 Runningman makes me just break up.
  17. crack up ,dissolve into laughter 開始笑
  18. roar (with laughter) 很大聲的笑 He looked so funny, we all roared.
  19. belly laugh 捧腹大笑
  20. glow with sth 喜形於色 She was positively glowing with pride.

2016年10月1日 星期六

【英文】 精靈的區分

精靈

Ogre 史瑞克, Elf 精靈, Goblin 地精多比, Genie 精靈,Siren 海上女妖

[英文] in vs. on 的區分

In 和 on
corner: 如果在一個密閉空間的角落是 in the corner; 如果在馬路上的角落可以用at 或on

door: there is somebody at the door; there is a sign on the door.
交通工具: on a bus , on a train, on a plane, on a ship; in a car, in a taxi

【英文】討價還價 haggle

haggle 討價還價
lavatory 廁所
the scoop= inside 內幕
pervasive 流行的
bouldering 徒手攀岩
peasants= poor farmer
from all walks of life 各行各業的人
paranoia 偏執狂
tweak 調整
perpetual 永久
myriad 超多 available in a myriad of colors
laden 充滿的(形容詞)
penultimate 倒數第二
bewildermentpuzzle, panic
hubris 傲慢

fraternizing 稱兄道弟

【英文】 法律類

法律類
Pilgrim 移民
infractions 小罪
breach of contract 違約
proclaim 宣稱
reciprocity 互惠
euphemism 拐彎抹角的修飾
reprieve 緩刑

accrue 律師向法官

【英文】愛情

愛情
unrequited love 單戀
get hitch 結婚  a hitch 情聖
captive 俘虜
cult follower 盲目追隨
cult following fans
put your heart into them, passionate, devoted
die-hard vs bandwagon fans 可上可下的
lukewarm 不溫不火的
attractive 外在
well-liked 內在
nymphomaniac 花癡

Eros 小愛神 erotic 情慾高漲

2016年9月26日 星期一

Vocab : angry brides


  1. peeve 無法忍受的事
  2. precursor (n)先驅
  3. intimidated (adj) feel frightened = feel ~
  4. eerie 恐怖的
  5. despoil (v) 掠奪 despoil the pristine beauty
  6. prowess (n) brave: They were renowned for their prowess in killing witches.
  7. reminiscent (adj) make you think of sth. The eight-armed woman reminiscent of a powerful Hindu goddess.
  8. waning (adj) 沒落消逝的 The waning tradition of so-called stove burnings
  9. caption(n) subtitles
  10. unscrupulous (adj) 無恥的 ~grooms

[倒裝句] Inverted Sentence


  1. 有否定意義副詞在句首,後面子句需要倒裝(也就是說助動詞或be動詞提到主詞前面),例如:Hardly was he arrived when she started complaining. 否定意義副詞示例:never, hardly,seldom,only,not until
  2. 假設語氣與現在事實相反的句型中,若if省略,例如Were/助動過去式+主詞。。。主詞+助動過去式+原動
  3. 假設語氣表示與過去事實相反,省略if,則 had+主詞+pp, 主詞+助動詞過去+ have pp 

2016年9月17日 星期六

enough 的使用方法


  1. 在名詞之前 I have enough food.
  2. 在形容詞和副詞後 They are good enough.
  3. 可以使用enough for 例如 I have enough money for a trip.

2016年6月14日 星期二

translation

1. I was told the news first and then I relayed it to the others.

2. Let me knnow if I'm saying it wrong.

3. I think what you are trying to say is " "

4. I'm not sure what you meant.

5. I can't seem to recall what the word is in English.

You've hit the mark!
Bull's eye.= bingo

A literal translation 直接翻譯

U7 考慮 當然

1. On second thought, maybe you are right.
Come to think of it, maybe you are right.
Now that you mention it, maybe you are right.

2. Are you coming?

You bet. For sure. Absolutely. Sure thing. Certainly.

3. Are in the mood for~
How does seafood for dinner sound to you?
Do you feel like eating seafood for dinner?
Do you have any objection~


U8 Tour

I also want to draw your attention to the decorative carvings along the wall.
There's alo t of symbolism that went into the design.
I'll let you walk around for the next XXminutes, and then we'll meet for lunch.

take a stroll= take a walk= go for a stroll/ walk

hang out= laze about= hang around=spend time with each other

U6 Contract

1. Hash out the new contract
hash out sth 徹底討論

2. We agree to the terms and conditions.
That sounds fair to me. I think we can agree to those terms.

3. I'm pleased we came to an agreement on the issues.

4. It's my understanding that.../ ~to the best of my knowledge/ as far as  I know

5. Frankly, that's too late.
What if ~

寫合約 draft , prepare, write up, draw up, put~in black and white
審合約 review the contract
面面俱到 cover all the bases

6. 更改 How would you lke to see that changed?
replaced to your liking?

7. 擔心 There is one clause which concerns me.

8. 同意 I guess we have a deal. This deal is done. It's a done deal. Consider it done.
That's it. That's all.
I can't believe we got the deal done. It was touchngo for a while there. 無把握

9. 具體來說 Specifically/ To be specific/ In particular
We are expressly concerned about redistribution. 我們對重新分銷明確擔憂

10. 我覺得
I had a feeling that/ I got the feeling taht/ I got the impression that/ I can feel it in my bones.
ex: You two are holding back some info-  I can feel it in my bones.

The price can fluctuate by 10%
The raw material used is "at the discretion of " the supplier
the delivery dates must be "dealt with on a case-by-case basis "

U5 office

1. newcomer= green= greenhorn

2. May deals with / handles/ works on
Jane's responsible for/ Jane's  in charge of


U4 Tour

1. I've arranged for a demo. Let's have a look around. Can we move on?/
Have you seen enough here?/ Do you have any Q?

2. If you follow me this way , we'll take a stroll through the factory floor.

v.  I want to check out the~

3. Over here on the right, you can see the control room.

4. Let's keep moving, the machine is not far ahead.I think you'll like the next area.

5. That ends our tour of the facilities.

I thought as much. 不出所料

That's fine with me= ok

U3 Meeting

1. Let's move on to the next item on the agenda.
What else would you like to discuss?
Please bring up this point at the next meeting.

We are here to discuss
The main thing I'd like to accomplish today

2. provision 條款

3. I hear you =  I completely your viewpoint/ He makes a point/I agree with you there
v. Your point is beyond me= what you said is over my head= I don't get it

Can we hear what you have/everyone has to say about this?

4. I'd like to hear your thoughts on how to market the product.
I'm interested in your views on how to market the product.
What's your opinion on~

5. If we all agree, let's wind up the discussion./ draw the meeting to a close.
Are there any loose ends left to wrap up?
Let's just wrap it up here./ This meeting is adjourned.

報告用:

My report describes/indicates/mentions/reveals some issues with our recent orders.

The way  I see it, ~~

That ends/ That's all for my presentation.

U2 Airport

1. no less 竟然
Hiroki is having lunch with Honoka, no less.

2. take the edge off sth 減弱
Your apology did take the edge off her anger.

3. put it that/ this way/To put it simply
Tom was too trusting. Let me put it this way: he has no head for buz.

4. be up for 參加 into / in the mood for~
Are you up for it?

5. complimentary= free

6. take its toll on sb/sth
The red eye flight is starting to takes its toll on me.

7. 詢問近況 You need to fill me in on what you've been up to
Did everything work out with that client of yours?
We should find some time to catch up.
Tell me about you.

8. land a new account 得到新客戶

9. Well done! Way to go! Keep up the good work!

10. It's time for a toast.
tipsy 微醺 to feel pretty tipsy

11. play it safe 謹慎行事

12. I reckon 我覺得

13. for sure= without a doubt

14. short and sweet 簡明扼要 v. go into details
Let's get down to buz.
Why don't we get started?

邀請致詞
Would you care to say a few words to us?

Would you mind saying a little sth for us?

Let's clap our hands/ Let's give him a big hand/ Let's give him a warm round of applause.


U1 Plans

1. pick me up 接機
2. Thank you.
Don't mention it./No problem.

3. I'm not quite sure. I'll have to get back to you about that.
get back to sb 回覆某個人

4. I suggest you/How about trying the S Hotel?

5. What do you have in mind?/ What's you say on this?

6. That sounds great./ That works for me./ That sounds good to me.

7. I'll set that up for you. 我幫你處理
-- Is everything all set?/ Have we covered everything?

8. put sb down for sth
put your name down for the trip to Taipei
signed you up for ~

9. top notch: The hotel has been ranked as a top-notch hotel among the locals.

10. valet 停車人員

me too= likewise


2016年5月28日 星期六

Idioms 俗語

1. Catch forty winks 小睡片刻

2. bell the cat 表示做危險的事情, 來源是老鼠想要系鈴鐺在貓身上

3. Jump the gun 偷跑, 還沒有聽到槍聲就開跑

4. Poke nose into something or stick your nose in something 事不關己的雞婆

5. put your foot down
 to use your authority to stop something happening:When she started borrowing my clothes without asking, I had to put my foot down.

› UK to increase your speed when you are driving:The road ahead was clear, so I put my foot down.

6.by hook or by crook
by any method possible:I decided I was going to get that job by hook or by crook.



7. face the music
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done

8. just in time= in the nick of time

9.knuckle under 臣服

10. tall tale 難相信的故事

11. The rebels who were armed to the teeth stormed the garrison to free their captured comrads. garrison 駐軍

12. a queer fish 不合群的

13. a wet blanket= embarassing

14. a white elephant = of no use

15. see eye to eye= agree

Occupation 職業

1. The (warden) will be inspecting all the prison cell today.

2. The (blacksmith) will be making the horseshoes tomorrow.

3. The staff nurse was promoted to the rank of (matron).

4. The (invigilator) handed out the examination papers to the candidates.

5. The (lieutenant) drew his sword and led his men into a combat.


sec

1.Metals can be (liquefied) under high temperatures.

2.The hunters went in (pursuit) of the panther.

3. They were (banished) from their country for years. (exiled)

4.The island became a flourishing (thriving) city within a short span of time.

5.He stepped on the brakes and the car (screeched) to a halt.

6. The manager streesed the importance of (punctuality) to his staff.

7. The monitor will be in charge of the class during the teacher's (absence).

8. The soldier drew his dagger from its (sheath) and crept towards his enemy.
匕首  鞘

9. A bow and a quiver. (箭囊)

10. The ship was blown off (course) by the terrible storm.

11. His dishonesty and laziness soon resulted in his dismissal.
resulted in = brought about

12. The cleaners removed the rubbish from the void deck early this morning.
removed=cleared away deck甲板

2016年5月2日 星期一

Vocab-3

1. Metal can be (liquefied) under high temperatures.

2. The hunters went in (pursuit) of the panther.

3. They were banished= exiled from their country for 5 years.

4. bray
  • 1. 驢叫聲

  • 2. (喇叭的)嘟嘟聲

She brayed out her grievances before the judge. 她在法官面前大聲訴說冤情。

5. 

向……衝去,襲擊;進攻

They charged the enemy three times. The bull charged at the red car.

phrases-1

1.To get worked up means to get angry or excited. or upset
I can tell they're a lot better than they were a few weeks ago. Don't get so worked up over a few small mistakes!

2. 

Noun-1

1. The (saboteurs) 破壞者 who blew up the ammunition dump have been caught.

2. The (vagabond) wandered aimlessly from town to town.
流浪者;(通常指)無業遊民They live a vagabond life/existencetravelling around in a caravan.他們開著大篷車四處漂泊過活。
3. The (bandit) set upon the peddler and took his goods away.
set upon= attacked 土匪bandit peddler兜售者 drug peddler~

4. A cop out, is a weak excuse for not doing something.
What? I didn't even tell you when we're going! Sounds like a cop-out to me!

5. The (invigilator) handed out the examination papers to the candidates.

6. Production has come to a halt owing to the lack of raw materials. 由於缺少原料,生產已陷入停頓。

Idioms

1. pay through the nose
to pay too much ​money for something:
We ​paid through the ​nose to get the ​car ​fixed.

2. kick the bucket = to die

3. close shave 倖免
I had a close shave this morning, - some idiot almost knocked me off my bike.

4. red letter day 喜慶日
The day I first set foot in America was a red-letter day for me.

5. a bolt from/out of the blue
出人意料的事情;睛天霹靂The news of his marriage was a bolt from the blue.

6. foot the bill 付帳

7. knuckle under 服膺

8. They (passed the hat) to raise funds for the new youth centre.

9.(verb) to end a fight and try and become friends again
Example Sentences:
My mother was happy when my father and I agreed tobury the hatched after years of arguing.
A: Are you and your wife still fighting?
B: No. We buried the hatched last night after I apologized for kissing her sister.



Animal

1. A cat (purrs) when it is contented. 貓科動物的喉聲
croaks 嘶啞
quacks 嘎嘎

2. As I was watching tv, a beetle (droned) near my ear. 低調單聲
whine (狗等)發哀鳴聲 (機器等)嘎嘎響;嗖嗖響

3. Have you heard a turkey (gobble) before?(火雞)咯咯地叫
cluck (母雞)咯咯的叫聲

4. The mouse (scampered) into its hole as soon as it saw the cat approaching.(動物等)驚惶奔跑
glided  悄悄地走;(事情)漸變

5. Judging by the footprints, an elephant must have (ambled) along the track.(馬)緩行 從容輕鬆的步伐,漫步
waddle (鴨、鵝般地)搖搖擺擺地走
prowled 小心而悄悄的移動; 徘徊

6. The fisherman cast his net over a (shoal) of herring.

7. The entire crop was attacked by a (plague) of locusts. 蝗蟲

8. The hunter was caught in a shower of leaves when a (troop) of monkeys shook the branches violently.


9. A (pasture) is a grassland for cattle to feed on.


Place

1. Please collect your medicine from the (dispensary).

2.During the mutiny, the captain barricaded himself in his (cabin).
mutiny=rebellion

3. The pigs were brought to the (abattoir) to be slaughtered.

4. The boat left the (quay) after its cargo had been loaded.

5. A (synagogue) is a place of worship for the Jews.

6. The accused was deemed insane by the court and was sent to the (asylum).

7. Weapons and ammunition are kept in a/an (arsenal).武器庫;軍械庫
ammunition 彈藥

8. We were warned to stay clear of the granite (quarry) when blasting was in progress. 採石場


vocab-2

1. You must not (divulge) this secret to anyone.

2. The unruly mob (dissolved) upon the arrival of the police.

3. The fabric of this coat is very coarse= rough.

4. The emperor soon began to (repent) of this cruelty. 宗教道德方面
◎regret、remorse和 repent雖然都有‘悔’的意思,但意思不全相同。

5.It was (insolent) of them to demand special treatment.

6.Although he has been punished many times, the obtinate= stubborn boy refuses to obey his parents.

7.The gate (creaked) loudly when Peter pushed it.

8. A (fleet) of battleships was approaching the harbour.

9. zeal
熱心;熱誠[U][(+for)]

His boss highly appreciates his zeal for his work .   他的上司十分欣賞他的工作熱情。

10.  trot 小跑步 We were trotting along the lane when a car suddenly appeared fromnowhere and almost made me fall off my pony

11. The engine of my car (spluttered) before the car stalled.

12. I heard the rope (swish) through the air.

13. twang
to make a noise like that of a tight string being sharplypulled and released
(使)發出彈撥聲;(使)發出砰的一聲
He twanged the guitar string/his braces. 他彈撥吉他弦/撥弄他的背帶。
The springs twanged. 彈簧發出砰的一聲。William's bow (twanged) and the arrow split the apple on his son's head.

14. Once the kettle starts (singing) , you know that the water is boiling.

15. She is so rude that none of us can put up with her. tolerate

Vocab-1

1. The raging fire soon (spread) to the other buildings.

2. A high tax is (imposed) on all brands of cigarettes.

3. He invested a quite a (substantial) amount of money in the business venture.

4.We could not see a thing as the room was as dark as a (dungeon).

5. A (stud) o f wild horses was grazing in the field.

6. Our neighbors (had green eyes) when they saw our brand-new car.

7. I cannot read your handwriting, it is (illegible).

8. The steak I ordered was as tough as (leather).
This cloth feels as smooth as (velvet).

9.The red color on our flag (represents) brotherhood.

10. My father is usually bad tempered/like a bear with a sore head when he does not have enough sleep.

11. You should not interfere/ poke your nose in his personal affais.