December 10, 2011

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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