1001024~1001028生字筆記
1001024
set out for ph.
→to go to; leave
We set out for the farm in the morning, hoping to make it there by lunchtime.
opposite a.
→completely different
Gary turned the car around and drove in the opposite direction.
oppose v.
→to disagree with or not approve of a plan or policy
Most of the staff opposed the idea of moving the company to a new location.
in the wake of ph.
→happening after an event or as a result of it
The airport was temporarily closed in the wake of the explosion.
intervention n.
→a situation in which someone becomes involved in a particular issue, problem, etc. in order to influence what happens
The teacher’s intervention soon brought the dispute to an end.
1001025
stay put ph.
→to remain in one place or position
Stay put until I give you the signal to come out of your hiding place.
resistant a.
→opposed to something
The new clothing line is resistant to dirt and water.
flat a.
→level and parallel to the ground
The surface is flat and covered with mud tracks.
phenomenon n.
→an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist
It’s at this time that the phenomenon of sliding stones is taken place.
glide v.
→to move in a smooth and easy way with no noise
The snake glided smoothly towards its prey.
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reputable a.
→generally considered to be honest and reliable
Scientists from reputable universities have set out for the answer.
embed v.
→to fix something firmly in a surface or object
The most likely explanation involves a combination of the stones being embedded in ice at night.
hang around ph.
→to spend time in a place waiting or doing nothing
I like hanging around the park because of all the trees there.
impress v..
→if someone or something impresses you, you admire them
Pete impressed me with his collection of various antique.
extensive a.
→very large in amount or degree
I view of your extensive knowledge of agriculture, we’d like to hire you as a consultant.
1001027
under no circumstances ph.
→something we never do; by no means
Under no circumstances should you surrender to the gangster’s demands.
a turning point ph.
→a situation make someone change his life
A major turning point in Sam’s career was when he was promoted to manager.
foundation n.
→the most basic part of something from which the rest of it develops
David’s experience in sales laid a solid foundation for his future career.
when it comes to ph.
→when the subject being discussed is a particular thing
When it comes to singing, Mary has no equal.
perseverance n.
→a determined attitude that makes you continue trying to achieve something difficult
The key to making your life a success is perseverance.
1001028
adversity n.
→a difficult period in your life in which you have many problems
You shouldn’t be scared in the face of adversity.
as for ph.
→used for introducing a subject that is related to what you have just been talking about
Eddie got good grades in math this semester. As for history, he barely passed.
coincidence n.
→a situation in which separate things happen by chance at the same time or in the same way
It was a coincidence that I ran into Frank on my way to work this morning.
profitable a.
→making a profit
This business is highly profitable yet very risky, too.
tackle v.
→to make an organized and determined attempt to deal with a problem
We should take immediate action to tackle the problem.
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