binder clip
business suit à color
black
gray
native blue
white
col-, com-, cor-, à together
colleague
compress壓縮
correct
aut-, auto- à self
authentic 可靠的/真實的
autogamic 自花受粉的
automobile 汽車的/自動推進的
scanning 掃描的
nov- à something new
innovative
novel
novice新手/初學者
onion-like castle à St.Basil Cathedral
FedEx à Cast Away 浩劫重生
port 港口
airport 空港
transportation 運費/運輸
I will pass. à委婉地說不要
think of…
product placement 置入性行銷
Impart (v.)
definition :
To give a feeling or quality to something, or to make information known to someone
Ex:
If the movie has any lesson to impart, it’s that parents shouldn’t aim for perfection.
Impasse (n.)
definition :
A point in a process at which further progress is blocked, esp. by disagreement
Ex:
We have reached an impasse in the negotiations -- neither side will budge.
Loquacious (adj.)
definition :
having the habit of talking a lot
Ex:
She becomes very loquacious during meeting.
Lurk (v.)
definition :
To stay around a place secretly, or to stay hidden, waiting to attack or appear
Ex:
When I was four, I was convinced there was a monster lurking in my closet.
Perennial (adj.)
definition :
lasting a long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time
Ex:
Each year, the nation’s marketers try to answer the perennial question, what do consumers really want?
Ramble (v.)
definition :
To walk for pleasure, esp. in the countryside
Ex:
I love to ramble through the woods.
Sketch (n.)
definition :
a simple, quickly made drawing
Ex:
She hands over the letters to the women with a thumbnail sketch of the contents of each one.
Abhorrence (adj.)
definition :
to hate something or someone
Ex:
His opponent abhors the death penalty.
Bossy (adj.)
definition :
The person who is in charge of an organization or a department and who tells others what to do
Ex:
I’ll ask my boss if I can take the afternoon off.
Jeopardize (v.)
definition :
To cause something to be harmed or damaged, or to put something in danger
Ex:
She knew that failing her exams could jeopardize her whole future.
Lustful (adj.)
definition :
filled with or characterized by lust
Ex:
He is an angel, though in form he is a man; he is not lustful that I should beguile him with women.
Ornament (n.)
definition :
an object that is decorative rather than useful
Ex:
They spent decades collecting these colorful, Victorian-era ornaments.
Phony (adj.)
definition :
represented as real but actually false; intended to deceive
Ex:
They were accused of submitting phony claims to insurers, including Medicare.
Redeem (v.)
definition :
To improve yourself, or to take action to improve the way other people think of you or something you have done
Ex:
After his poor performance in the golf tournament two weeks before, he was determined to redeem himself by playing well.
Shrill (adj.)
definition :
Not pleasant to hear; loud and high
Ex:
They will also have to take great pains not to sound shrill.
Layman (n.)
definition :
1. A person who is not trained in or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject
2. A layman or layperson is also a member of a religion who is not a member of the clergy.
Ex:
The book is supposed to be the layman’s guide to home repair.
Preach (v.)
definition :
to give a religious speech
Ex:
The minister preached a sermon on the need for forgiveness.
Genial (adj.)
definition :
friendly and pleasant
Ex:
Our neighbor has a genial personality.
Gruff (adj.)
definition :
1. Dealing with people in a way that lacks patience and seems unfriendly
2. If a person’s voice is gruff, it sounds low and slightly damaged.
Ex:
He has that gruff exterior, but underneath he’s very kind.
Shack (n.)
definition :
a simple, small building
Ex:
The family lived in a one-room shack.
Toxic (adj.)
definition :
Poisonous, or relating to poisonous substances
Ex:
Never cook or boil honey as heating causes honey to become toxic.
Wistful (adj.)
definition :
sad and thinking about something that is impossible or past
Ex:
She cast a wistful glance at the bridal gowns in the window.
Vacuum (n.)
definition :
A space without any gas or other matter in it, or a space from which most of the air or gas has been removed
Ex:
Edison knew that he had to create a vacuum inside the light bulb.
Subsidiary (adj.)
definition :
a company that is owned by a larger company
Ex:
Public transportation played a subsidiary role.
Oblivion (n.)
definition :
The state of being unconscious or lacking awareness of what is happening around you
Ex:
Many ancient cities have long since passed into oblivion.
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Obama Speech and The Hark The Herald Angels Sing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKNDVwYXk4A
heal = cure 治療
brother keeper
the first family 第一家庭
beneficiary àgood
day in and day out 日以繼夜地
stable 馬廄
redeem 救贖
redeeming 救贖的
troops 軍隊
reconcile 一致/和諧/使和解
The Hark The Herald
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
gasoline(美) = petroleum(英) à石油
pump the gasoline 加油
The American President 白宮夜未眠
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3NI5sE3KeY
lobby 遊說者
unemployment 失業率
SARS = severe acute respiratory syndrome嚴重急性呼吸系統綜合症
servant (n.)
definition :
one that serves others <a public servant>; especially : one that performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer.
EX :
The wealthy family had servants to clean and cook for them.
scapegoat (n.)
definition :
a person who is blamed for something bad that somebody else has done or for some failure.
EX :
She felt she had been made a scapegoat for her boss's incompetence.
supersede (v.)
definition :
to take the place of something/somebody that is considered to be old-fashioned or no longer the best available.
EX :
The theory has been superseded by more recent research.
tendentious (a.)
definition :
marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view.
EX :
The author’s tendentious history of the chemical company glosses over its role in one of the most catastrophic environmental accidents in history.
fester (v.)
definition :
to become much worse because you do not deal with them successfully.
EX :
Instead of talking the matter over with him, she allowed her resentment to fester in her mind.
wince (v.)
definition :
to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows that you are feeling pain or embarrassment.
EX :
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his left leg.
disdainful (a.)
definition :
showing disdain.
EX :
She's always been disdainful of people who haven't been to college.
wicker (a.)
definition :
thin sticks of wood twisted together to make baskets, furniture, etc.
EX :
She sat in the back in a wicker arm chair!
whinge (v.)
definition :
to complain in an annoying way.
EX :
She's always whinging about how unfair everything is.
disdainful (a.)
definition :
showing disdain.
EX :
She's always been disdainful of people who haven't been to college.
reprisal (n.)
definition :
a violent or aggressive act towards somebody because of something bad that they have done towards you.
EX :
They did not want to give evidence for fear of reprisals.
bloated (a.)
definition :
full of food and feeling uncomfortable.
EX :
I felt bloated after the huge meal they'd served.
awestruck (a.)
definition :
feeling very impressed by something.
EX :
People were awestruck by the pictures the satellite sent back to Earth.
stranglehold(v.)
definition :
a strong hold around somebody's neck that makes it difficult for them to breathe.
EX :
Both arms were around his neck in a stranglehold.
scathing (a.)
definition :
criticizing somebody or something very severely.
EX :
Her father gave her a scathing look.
capricious (a.)
definition :
showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour.
EX :
a movie star who was capricious and difficult to please.
assimilate(v.)
definition :
to pretend that you have a particular feeling.
EX :
After each contribution there will be a silent pause to assimilate what has been said and to perceive what rightly follows.
despoil (v.)
definition :
to steal something valuable from a place; to make a place less attractive by damaging or destroying it.
EX :
Time to think of such things when we have purged the corruption which despoils the land and enslaves my people.
square (v.)
definition :
forming an angle of 90° exactly or approximately.
EX :
The book had rounded, not square, corners.
strife (a.)
definition :
angry or violent disagreement between two people or groups of people.
EX :
The country was torn apart by strife.
encampment (n.)
definition :
a group of tents, huts, etc. where people live together, usually for only a short period of time.
EX :
Showing a newly built church with large encampment of tents pitched on the surrounding open ground.
beguiling (a.)
definition :
attractive and interesting but sometimes mysterious or trying to trick you.
EX :
This is perhaps the most beguiling resort on the island.
refrain (v.)
definition :
to stop yourself from doing something, especially something that you want to do.
EX :
They appealed to the protesters to refrain from violence.
innovation (n.)
definition :
the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something.
EX :
The company is very interested in product design and innovation.
rear (n.)
definition :
the back part of something.
EX :
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck.
-nium à a limited area
museum
millennium
aquarium
star of David
monotheistic à stand for one
monotheistic à stands for God
diasporaà go through
diameter
dialect
diagram
circumcision 割禮
enlightenment 啟蒙
wide-opened 眼界大開
rib 肋骨
serpent 蛇
fig 無花果
Michelangelo 米開朗基羅
Sistine Chapel 西斯汀大教堂
raven 大烏鴉
crow 小烏鴉
bow tie 蝴蝶結
necktie 領帶
Babel 巴別塔
Babel
abstain from… 避免
decent adjective \ˈdē-sənt\
def:
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
ex.
I don't understand how so decent a person could be involved with this kind of crime.
screen noun \ˈskrēn\
def:
something that shelters, protects, or hides
ex.
Don't sit too close to the screen or you'll get a headache.
candidate noun \ˈkan-də-ˌdāt, ˈka-nə-, -dət\
def:
one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award
ex.
Candidates can apply in person or send a resume.
round adjective \rau̇nd\
def:
moving in or forming a circle
ex.
The baby has a round face.
division noun \də-ˈvi-zhən\
def:
one of the parts or groupings into which a whole is divided or is divisible
ex.
After learning multiplication, the students were taught division.
administration noun \əd-ˌmi-nə-ˈstrā-shən, (ˌ)ad-\
def:
performance of executive duties
ex.
She has a degree in business administration.
accrue verb \ə-ˈkrü\
def:
to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
ex.
I'll get back all the money I invested, plus any interest and dividends that have accrued.
cohesive adjective \kō-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\
def:
exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence
ex.
Their tribe is a small but cohesive group.
payroll noun \ˈpā-ˌrōl\
def:
a paymaster's or employer's list of those entitled to pay and of the amounts due to each
ex.
He's the manager of a baseball team with a $50 million payroll.
enroll verb \in-ˈrōl, en-\
def:
to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
ex.
The college enrolls about 25,000 students.
chairman noun \-mən\
def:
the presiding officer of a meeting, organization
ex.
The chairman of the airline company
chain noun, often attributive \ˈchān\
def:
a series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used for various purposes
ex.
We'll need 25 feet of chain for the pulley.
dazzle verb \ˈda-zəl\
def:
to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
ex.
Elvis always dazzled his audiences.
demographics adjective \ˌde-mə-ˈgra-fik, ˌdē-mə-\
def:
relating to the dynamic balance of a population especially with regard to density and capacity for expansion or decline
trustworthy adjective \ˈtrəst-ˌwər-thē\
def:
worthy of confidence
ex.
a trustworthy bodyguard who would never blab to the tabloids
18.charismatic adjective \ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik, ˌka-rəz-\
def:of, relating to, or constituting charisma or charism
ex.He is a charismatic leader.
credibility noun \ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\
def:
the quality or power of inspiring belief
logistics noun plural but singular or plural in construction \lō-ˈjis-tiks, lə-\
def:
the aspect of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military materiel, facilities, and personnel
stiff adjective \ˈstif\
def:
lacking in suppleness or flexibility
ex.
When I got out of bed this morning my back was stiff as a board.
undercut verb \ˌən-dər-ˈkət\
def:
to offer to sell at lower prices than or to work for lower wages than (a competitor)
rally verb \ˈra-lē\
def:
to muster for a common purpose
crate noun \ˈkrāt\
def:
an open box of wooden slats or a usually wooden protective case or framework for shipping
ex.
The bear arrived at the zoo in a crate.
refuse verb \ri-ˈfyüz\
def:
to express oneself as unwilling to accept
rivalry友善的競爭/競爭者
opponent 對手/反對者
enemy 死對頭/仇敵
foe 勁敵/仇人
stanza(poem) à paragraph(speech)
Hamlet
Frailty thy Name is Woman
Heaven and earth, Must I remember? Why, she would hang on him
As if increase of appetite had grown
By what it fed on, and yet, within a month—
Let me not think on't—
Frailty, thy name is woman!—
“To be, or not to be: that is the question.”
àIs it better to live or to die?
Fragile 易碎的/虛弱的
lugubrious(adj.)
definition :
especially, exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful
For example:
A comic actor known for his lugubrious manner
devout(adj.)
definition :
devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
For example:
It is his devout wish to help people in need.
facile(adj.)
definition :
a easily accomplished or attained
b: used or comprehended with ease
c: readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth <facile tears>
For example:
This problem needs more than just a facile solution.
tenacious(adj.)
definition :
a: not easily pulled apart
b: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired
For example:
The company has a tenacious hold on the market.
paroxysm(n.)
definition :
a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms
For example:
He went into paroxysms of laughter.
federal(adj.)
definition :
Pertaining to, constituting, or founded upon, a league or treaty.
For example:
a federal constitution
lugubrious(adj.)
definition :
especially, exaggeratedly or affectedly mournful
For example:
A comic actor known for his lugubrious manner
devout(adj.)
definition :
devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
For example:
It is his devout wish to help people in need.
facile(adj.)
definition :
a easily accomplished or attained
b: used or comprehended with ease
c: readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth <facile tears>
For example:
This problem needs more than just a facile solution.
tenacious(adj.)
definition :
a: not easily pulled apart
b: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired
For example:
The company has a tenacious hold on the market.
paroxysm(n.)
definition :
a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms
For example:
He went into paroxysms of laughter.
abound(v.)
definition :
to be present in large numbers or in great quantity
For example:
They live in a region where oil abounds.
technology(n.)
definition :
the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area
For example:
Recent advances in medical technology have saved countless lives.
prognosticate(v.)
definition :
to foretell from signs or symptoms
automaton(n.)
definition :
a mechanism that is relatively self-operating; especially
matron(n.)
definition :
a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social distinction
For example:
Society matrons who organize benefits for charity
available(adj.)
definition :
having a beneficial effect
For example:
The family kept emergency supplies available.
slovenly(adj.)
definition :
a: untidy especially in personal appearance
b: lazily slipshod <slovenly in thought>
For example:
He dressed in a slovenly manner.
profuse(adj.)
definition :
pouring forth liberally
For example:
He offered profuse apologies for being late.
deem(v.)
definition :
to come to think or judge
For example:
The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case.
legerdemain(n.)
definition :
a display of skill or adroitness
For example:
The illusionist's show is an entertaining blend of legerdemain and over-the-top showmanship.
archaic(adj.)
definition :
of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time
For example:
The company needs to update its archaic computer systems.
prehistoric (adj.)
definition :
of, relating to, or existing in times antedating written history
For example:
His attitudes about women are downright prehistoric.
pugnacious(adj.)
definition :
having a quarrelsome or combative nature
For example:
There's one pugnacious member on the committee who won't agree to anything.
puny(adj.)
definition :
slight or inferior in power, size, or importance
For example:
I wouldn't mess with him—he makes bodybuilders look puny in comparison
Al Gore’s Concession Speech
“Not under man but under God and law. That’s the ruling principle of American freedom, the source of our democratic liberties.”
The Devil’s Advocate 魔鬼代言人
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBxD1qZnJzw
The Departed 神鬼無間
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGWvwjZ0eDc
mend some fences
forge (v.)
definition :
to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last.
EX :
A move to forge new links between management and workers.
hover (v.)
definition :
to stay in the air in one place.
EX :
A hawk hovered over the hill.
midst (n.)
definition :
the middle part of something
EX :
She appeared from the midst of the crowd.
delicatessen (n.)
definition :
a shop/store or part of one that sells cooked meats and cheeses, and special or unusual foods that come from other countries.
EX :
The " epicerie fine " , the equivalent of the delicatessen shop, is more renowned in France.
scrutinize (v.)
definition :
to look at or examine somebody/something carefully.
EX :
She leaned forward to scrutinize their faces.
soliloquy (n.)
definition :
a speech in a play in which a character, who is alone on the stage, speaks his or her thoughts; the act of speaking thoughts in this way.
EX :
Hamlet's famous soliloquy, ‘To be or not to be…’
catharsis (n.)
definition :
the process of releasing strong feelings, for example through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of providing relief from anger, suffering, etc.
EX :
It was a cathartic experience.
servant (n.)
definition :
a person who works in another person's house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them.
EX :
They treat their mother like a servant.
appreciate (v.)
definition :
to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something.
EX :
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation.
depreciate (v.)
definition :
to become less valuable over a period of time.
EX :
New cars start to depreciate as soon as they are on the road.
provocative (a.)
definition :
intended to start arguments between people or to make people
angry or upset.
EX :
His provocative words made Tom angry.
stupor(n.)
definition :
a state in which you are unable to think, hear, etc. clearly, especially because you have drunk too much alcohol, taken drugs or had a shock.
EX :
Someone who is in a stupor is almost unconscious and is unable to act or think normally, especial.
evoke (v.)
definition :
to bring a particular emotion, idea, or memory into your mind.
EX :
These pictures evoke memories of the happy days.
scaffold (n.)
definition :
platform used when executing criminals by cutting off their heads or hanging them from a rope.
EX :
A scaffold was a raised platform on which criminals were hanged or had their heads cut off.
scald (v.)
definition :
to burn yourself or part of your body with very hot liquid or steam.
EX :
If you scald yourself, you burn yourself with very hot liquid or steam.
savant(n.)
definition :
a person with great knowledge and ability.
EX :
A savant is a person of great learning or natural ability.
exuberant(adj.)
definition :
full of energy, excitement and happiness.
EX :
If you are exuberant, you are full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
hinder(v.)
definition :
to make it difficult for somebody to do something or something to happen.
EX :
If something hinders you, it makes it more difficult for you to do something or make progress.
disparity(n.)
definition :
a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment.
EX :
If there is a disparity between two or more things, there is a noticeable difference between them.
caravan(n.)
definition :
a road vehicle without an engine that is pulled by a car, designed for people to live and sleep in, especially when they are on holiday/vacation.
EX :
A caravan is a vehicle without an engine that can be pulled by a car or van. It contains beds and cooking equipment so that people can live or spend their holidays in it.
disintegrate (v.)
definition :
to break into small parts or pieces and be destroyed.
EX :
The plane disintegrated as it fell into the sea.
furtively (adv.)
definition :
behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and do not want to be noticed.
EX :
He looked sly and furtive.
bureaucratic (a.)
definition :
connected with a bureaucracy or bureaucrats and involving complicated official rules which may seem unnecessary.
EX :
The report revealed a great deal of bureaucratic inefficiency.
lamentation (n.)
definition :
an expression of great sadness or disappointment.
EX :
Lamentations from the team's supporters about their failure.
topple (v.)
definition :
to become unsteady and fall down; to make something do this.
EX :
He toppled backwards into the river.
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