1000926~1000930生字筆記
1000926
browse v.
→to look for information on a computer, especially on the Internet
I browsed through some magazines while I waited.
donate v.
→to give something such as money or goods to an organization
The center was bought with money donated by students.
work on ph.
→to spend time producing or improving something
He’ll have to work on getting in shape before the game.
coincide v.
→to happen at the same time as something else
Ted’s birthday coincides with his parents’ anniversary.
compare with/to ph.
→to consider how things or people are similar and how they are different
Just compare the one that has cleaned with the others.
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purely adv.
→completely, or as the only issue or reason
What I’m saying is purely my own point of view.
on the spot ph.
→at the place of action
Denny applied for a job at the restaurant and was hired on the spot.
on the run ph.
→trying to hide or escape from someone, especially the police
The three wanted men have been on the run for six months.
on the air ph.
→on radio or television
attach v.
→to fasten or join one thing to another
Jerry attached speakers to his laptop.
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repair n.
→to fix something that is broken or damaged
He had his car repaired yesterday.
remedy n.
→a cure for pain or a minor illness
There's no known cure for a cold.
pick on ph.
→to keep treating someone badly or unfairly, especially by criticizing them
John always picks on Andy.
frame v.
→to make someone seem guilty of a crime when they are not
Tom was framed for Mary’s murder.
emphasis n.
→special importance or attention that is given to one thing in particular
We put great emphasis on the quality of our products.
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routine n.
→your usual way of doing things
Mike has been doing the same job for 12 years and is bored with his daily routine.
disposal n.
→the process of getting rid of something
Sally has lots of money at her disposal.
dispute n.
→a serious disagreement
Let’s end this dispute by meeting each other halfway.
designate v.
→to give someone or something a particular name, title, or description
The boss designated the manager to act for him at the conference.
endanger n.
→to put someone or something into a situation where they might be harmed or damaged
Nick’s careless driving not only endanger himself but others as well.
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persuasive a.
→good at making people agree to do or believe what you want them to
That politician is a persuasive man.
troublesome a.
→causing problems or difficulties, especially in an annoying way
I find dealing with the crowds at the mall troublesome, so I seldom go there.
essential a.
→completely necessary
Both good food and enough sleep are essential to health.
satisfactory a.
→enjoyable and pleasing
George couldn’t get a satisfactory explanation for what occured.
patrol n.
→a group of people or vehicles that move around a place in order to prevent trouble or crime
The police officer was on patrol when he heard a scream from inside the store.
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