Tina Tang的部落格

regression  /rɪˈɡreʃ(ə)n/
def:

a return to a previous or less developed state
ex.

Regression of human coronary atherosclerosis.

metabolize  /məˈtæbəˌlaɪz/ 
def:

if your body metabolizes food, oxygen, etc., it changes it into a form that can be used as energy
ex.

Metabolize a drug into toxic fragments whereas another may produce harmless by-products.

minus  /ˈmaɪnəs/
def:

used in mathematics for showing that you are taking one number from another. This word is usually represented by the symbol -
ex.

The temperature got down to minus 15 degrees last night.

render  /ˈrendər/ 
def:

Formal to provide a service, or to give help to someone or something
ex.

We are sincerely grateful to everyone who has rendered assistance to the victims of the earthquake.

seduce  /sɪˈdus/ 
def:

to persuade someone to have sex with you
ex.

Thesaurus entry for this meaning of seduce.

heed  /hid/ 
def:

to consider someone's advice or warning and do what they suggest
ex.

The danger signs were there, but we didn't heed the warning.

negligent  /ˈneɡlɪdʒənt/
def:

failing to give care or attention, especially when this causes harm or damage
ex.

He jury found the doctor criminally negligent.

rehearsal  /rɪˈhɜrs(ə)l/ 
def:

an occasion when you practice for the performance of a play, concert, opera, etc.
ex.

Writers will be invited to attend rehearsals with the company.

refuse   verb \ri-ˈfyüz\
def:

1.to express oneself as unwilling to accept
2.to show or express unwillingness to do or comply with
ex.

When they offered me the money, I couldn't refuse.

contemporary  adjective \kən-ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē, -ˌre-rē\
def:

happening, existing, living or coming into being during the same period of time
ex.

The absurd notion that early cave dwellers were contemporary with the dinosaurs.

11.landfill   noun \-ˌfil\
def:

an area built up by landfill 
ex.

Part of the city was built on landfill.

hazardous  adjective \ˈha-zər-dəs\
def:

involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) 

ex.

These are hazardous chemicals that can cause death if inhaled.

reveal  verb \ri-ˈvēl\
def:

1. to make known through divine inspiration 
2. to open up to view 
ex.

The test revealed the true cause of death. 

mafia   noun \ˈmä-fē-ə, ˈma-\
def:

1. a secret criminal society of Sicily or Italy 
2.a group of people of similar or backgrounds prominent in a particular field or enterprise

magnet   noun \ˈmag-nət\
def:

1.lodestone
2. something that attracts 
ex.

The giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area.

melancholia  noun \ˌme-lən-ˈkō-lē-ə\
def:

a mental condition and especially a manic-depressive condition characterized by extreme depression,
bodily complaints, and often hallucinations and delusions 

menace  noun \ˈme-nəs\
def:

1.a show of intention to inflict harm 
2.one that represents a threat 
ex.

There was an atmosphere of menace in the city.

modest  adjective \ˈmä-dəst\
def:

1.placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth 
2.arising from or characteristic of a modest nature 
ex.

She enjoyed modest success with her singing career.

monotony  noun \mə-ˈnä-tə-nē, -ˈnät-nē\
def:

tedious sameness 
ex.

The brief storm was a relief from the monotony of the hot summer afternoon.

nasty   adjective \ˈnas-tē\
def:

1.disgustingly filthy 
2. difficult to understand or deal with 
ex.

She has a nasty habit of biting her fingernail

envisage  verb \in-ˈvi-zij, en-\
def:

to view or regard in a certain way 
ex.

I envisage a day when proper health care will be available to everyone.

monorail  noun \ˈmä-nə-ˌrāl\
def:

a single rail serving as a track for a wheeled vehicle
ex.

The passengers boarded the monorail.

 commuter  noun \kə-ˈmyü-tər\
def:

a small airline that carries passengers relatively short distances on a regular schedule 

closet  noun \ˈklä-zət, ˈklȯ-\
def:

1.an apartment or small room for privacy 
2.a cabinet or recess for especially china, household utensils, or clothing 
ex.

The sheets and blankets are in the hall closet. 

dock  noun \ˈdäk\
def:

any of several usually broad-leaved weedy plants