1001003~1001007生字筆記
1001003
disguise v.
→to make something look, sound, or seem like something else
The homeless man in the park turned out to be a police officer in disguise.
permission n.
→the right to do something that is given to you by someone in authority
We used our neighbor’s pool without his permission.
accuse v.
→to say that someone has done something wrong or committed a crime
Kent was offended when his classmate accused him of lying.
flatter v.
→to praise someone in order to get something that you want, especially in a way that is not sincere
Don’t trust people who always flatter you.
insult v.
→an offensive remark
The reason I don’t like Bill is that he always insults me.
1001004
compliment v.
→something nice that you say to praise someone
Andrew’s boss complimented him on his hard work and efficiency.
extension n.
→extra time that you are given to finish a piece of work
Warren tried to negotiate with the credit card company for an extension on his payments.
count on ph.
→to depend on someone to do what you want or expect them to do for you
John is a man of his word, so you can count on him for help.
stick to ph.
→to continue to do or use one particular thing and not change it or stop it for any period of time
We expected all the candidates to stick to their election promises.
turn down ph.
→to not accept an offer or request
Hank’s boss turned down his request for a raise.
1001005
in place of ph.
→instead of something or someone
You can use milk in place of butter in this recipe.
apart from ph.
→except for someone or something
Apart from Joe, I rarely see anyone from the old neighborhood.
superstitious a.
→believing in the power of magic or luck
Many westerners are superstitious about Friday the thirteenth.
correlation n.
→a connection or relationship between two or more things that is not caused by chance
A survey shows that there’s a correlation between money and happiness.
put on an act ph.
→a way of behaving that does not show what someone is really like or what they really feel
The accused woman put on an act to gain sympathy with the jury.
1001006
occasionally adv.
→sometimes, but not frequently or regularly
Jane admitted that she occasionally took some medicine.
put out ph.
→to produce information for people to read, watch, or hear
The company had put out a series of ads.
endorse v.
→to express support for someone or something, especially in public
Sam was one of Nike’s biggest endorsers.
rebellious a.
→refusing to obey rules or authority or to accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc.
The slogan for the ads started to make people see him a rebellious tennis star.
inaccurate a.
→not accurate or correct
His information was inaccurate.
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intensely adv.
→very great or extreme
His father pushed them intensely.
take shape ph.
→to develop into something that can be recognized
Jimmy had the natural talent that let his dad’s dreams take shape.
unbearable a.
→so extreme that you cannot deal with the pain, feeling, etc.
He felt an unbearable pressure to win at tennis.
distinct a.
→separate and different in a way that is clear
His distinct hairstyle and choice of clothing is unique.
bald a.
→with little or no hair on your head
He had actually been going bold since he was a teenager.
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