November 11, 2011

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.

 

 

1001108

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.

 

 

1001109

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.

 

 

1001110

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.

 

 

1001111

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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