October 29, 2011

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.

 

 

1001026

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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