1001219~1001223生字筆記
1001219
look to ph.
→look to someone to hope or expect to get help, advice, etc. from someone
Whenever I’m in trouble, I know that I can always look to my sister for help.
immigrant n.
→someone who comes to live in a country from another country
This area of town Is mostly populated by immigrants from Africa.
herald v.
→to announce something, or to be a sign that something is going to happen soon
Sirens heralded the approach of the ambulance.
usher in ph.
→to make an activity or process begin
The creation of the Internet has ushered in a new era in communication.
forecast v.
→a statement about what is likely to happen
The weatherman forecasted rain for tomorrow.
1001220
overwhelm v.
→to affect someone’s emotions in a very powerful way
Gina was overwhelmed by all the work at her new job.
undertake v.
→to agree to be responsible for a job or a project and do it
I have been incredibly busy since I undertook that case.
inferior a.
→not as good as someone or something else
This car is inferior to that one in terms of design and comfort.
superior a.
→better than someone or something else in quality or skill
Lily thinks her intelligence is superior to that of her classmates.
grasp v.
→to take and hold something or someone very tightly
I was able to grasp the artist’s meaning even though his work was abstract.
1001221
altitude n.
→the height of a place or thing above sea level
The private yet is now cruising at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
strike n.
→a period of time during which people refuse to work, as a protest about pay or conditions at work
The factory workers went on strike for better working conditions.
contemporary a.
→modern, or relating to the present time
Although it was built a long time ago, the bridge has a very contemporary look.
persistently adv.
→continuing to do something in a determined way
Tom’s success comes from working persistently.
tentatively adv.
→not definite, or not certain
The monthly meeting is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 AM tomorrow.
1001222
conceal v.
→to hide something so that it cannot be found
I realized from her tone of voice that Jenny was concealing the truth.
substitute v.
→to use something new or different instead of what is normally used
You can substitute milk for cream when making thick soup.
diminish v.
→to become less
The new policy is expected to diminish the cost of health care.
prolong v.
→to make something last longer
Modern medicine can help people prolong their lives.
obligation n.
→something that you must do for legal or moral reasons
The citizens of the country are under an obligation to pay taxes.
1001223
restoration n.
→the process of putting something back into its original condition
The government has taken action to restore the economy.
get even with ph. (=revenge)
→something that you do to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you or someone else
Al set me up. As soon as I get out of jail, I swear I will get even with him.
make up for ph.
→to behave in a way that is intended to reduce the effects of a personal fault
The new guy’s dedication makes up for his lack of work experience.
domesticate v..
→to train an animal to live with or work for humans
The trainer is trying to domesticate the tiger.
ubiquity n.
→present everywhere
The ubiquity of the candidate’s campaign advertisements has turned some of his supporters off.
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