December 24, 2011

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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

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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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