1001107~1001111生字筆記
1001107
adverse a.
→negative, unpleasant, or harmful
The merger of the two companies had an adverse effect on the stock market.
cope with ph. (=deal with)
→to take action to do something, especially to solve a problem
The officials are trying to cope with the aging population.
resourceful a.
→good at finding effective ways to deal with problems
A resourceful worker always finds a way to get the job done.
academic a.
→relating to education, especially education in colleges and universities
They hover over their children and are always worried about their academic.
excessive a.
→much more than is reasonable or necessary
The excessive investment these parents make in their children’s upbringing.
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peek v.
→to look at something quickly, especially secretly or from behind something
Teddy tried to peek at his neighbor’s answers during the test.
break down ph.
→if a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working
I had to have my car towed to the repair shop after it broke down on the highway.
bother v.
→to annoy someone by interrupting them when they are busy or want to be left alone
The way my brother talked to Mother bothered me.
embarrassed a.
→ashamed of something and worried about what other people will think of you
The bride was embarrassed to kiss the groom in front of so many people.
sneak v. (sneak→sneaked/snuck→sneak/snuck)
→to move somewhere quietly and secretly so that no one can see you or hear you
Johnny suck into the movie theater without buying a ticket.
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take a seat ph.
→to sit down
When I got on the bus, I took a seat and quickly fell asleep.
hub n.
→the most important place where a particular activity takes place
It is not only airplanes that add to the comfort and ease of travel, but it is the airline hubs as well.
top-ranked a.
→the first one
Two of the top-ranked airports in the world are Singapore’s and South Korea’s.
status n.
→someone’s position in a profession or society, especially compared with other people
The airport have achieved their status by being new.
reclamation n.
→to improve an area of land so that it can be used
It called for moving millions of square meters of earth for land and sea reclamation.
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expansion n.
→the process of increasing in size and filling more space
It was built specifically for easy expansion in the future.
terminal n.
→a large building where train, boat, or bus services start and finish
Work has started on the construction of a container terminal.
downside n.
→the disadvantage or negative aspect of something
The only downside of the plan is that it costs too much.
revenue n.
→income from business activities or taxes
Tax revenues increased last year.
in style ph.
→in a very comfortable, impressive, or expensive way
The once-famous actress lived in style after she retired.
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tempt v.
→to make you want to do or to have something, especially something that is not good for you
I am tempted to sing alone every time I hear that Bon Jovi song.
take on ph.
→to accept some work or responsibility
Do you think you can take on the challenge of doing the project alone.
reclaim v.
→to ask for an amount of money that you have paid to be given back to you
The villages reclaimed a section of the beach and developed it into a popular tourist destination.
vital a.
→very important, necessary, or essential
Tourism is vital to the economy of our town.
affordable a.
→inexpensive enough for ordinary people to afford
The price of this car isn’t too high. It is quite affordable for us.
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