1001205~1001209生字筆記
1001205
embody v.
→to be the best possible example of a particular idea, quality, or principle, especially a good one
The band embodies the ideals of their generation.
vicariously adv.
→experienced through the actions of other people
Some parents tend to live vicariously through their children.
anonymous a.
→if someone is anonymous, no one knows their name
Joyce called the police but wished to remain anonymous.
guarantee v.
→something that makes it certain that something will happen
We guarantee to deliver your goods tomorrow.
submit v.
→to formally give something to someone so that they can make a decision about it
The students have to submit their research outlines to the teacher for approval.
1001206
transparency n.
→a small piece of film in a frame that you shine light through in order to show the image on a screen
Many students are calling for greater transparency in the grading process.
take over ph.
→] to begin to do something that someone else was doing
Try not to let negative thoughts take over your life.
dump v.
→to put something somewhere in a careless way, especially something that is heavy
Mary dumped her trash in the street and got a ticket from a police officer.
disclose v.
→to give information to people, especially information that was secret
The police would not disclose the witness’ whereabouts.
permanent a.
→happening or existing for a long time or for all time in the future
Shelly is looking for a permanent place to live.
1001207
temporary a.
→existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time
This solution to the problem is only temporary.
ban v.
→to say officially that people must not do, sell, or use something
My father banned me from playing online games because of my poor grades.
controversial a.
→a controversial subject, opinion, or decision is one that people disagree about or do not approve of
The issue of human cloning is still highly controversial.
be concerned with ph.
→giving your attention to something because you think it is important
Teens ate always concerned with their looks.
draw on ph.
→to use something that you have gradually gained or saved
Mary’s novel draws heavily on her childhood in Germany.
1001208
workaholic n.
→someone who spends most of their time working and has little interest in other things
Sara is a workaholic. She works an average of 16 hours a day.
exceed v.
→to be greater than a number or amount
I was fined for exceeding the speed limit.
inferior a.
→not as good as someone or something else
Mary is proud and thinks that everyone else is inferior to her.
convey v.
→to communicate ideas or feelings indirectly
Could you convey a message to Kate for me, please?
diagnose v.
→to find out what physical or mental problem someone has by examining them
The doctor diagnosed Al with diabetes.
1001209
feel like ph.
→would like to do something
My boyfriend and I feel like going out for dinner tonight.
moderation n.
→sensible behavior, especially behavior that involves not eating or drinking too much of something
Drinking in moderation is actually beneficial to your health.
embark v.
→to get on a ship in order to begin a trip, or to put someone or something on a ship
The band embarked on a rout of England.
prestigious a.
→admired and respected by people
Do you think my grades are good enough to get into that prestigious university?
lean v.
→to stand or be set at an angle against something for support instead of being upright
I usually lean on my right leg when I’m standing and waiting.
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