Tina Tang的部落格

mow   verb \ˈmō\
def:

1. 1.      to cut down with a scythe or sickle or machine 
2. 2.      to cut the standing herbage (as grass) of

tractor  noun \ˈtrak-tər\
def:

a smaller 2-wheeled apparatus controlled through handlebars by a walking operator 

stapler  noun \ˈstā-p(ə-)lər\
def:

one that deals in staple goods or in staple fiber 

layout  noun \ˈlā-ˌau̇t\
def:

1.the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out
2.the act or process of planning or laying out in detail 
ex.

The layout of the apartment was good, but the kitchen was too small. 

freight noun \ˈfrāt\
def:

the compensation paid for the transportation of goods 
ex.

The freight arrived by steamboat.

attentive  adjective \ə-ˈten-tiv\
def:

heedful of the comfort of others 
ex.

The hospital is proud of its attentive staff.

disembark  verb \ˌdis-əm-ˈbärk\
def:

1.to go ashore out of a ship 
2.to get out of a vehicle or craft

ex.

The plane's crew members were the last ones to disembark.

turnout  noun \ˈtərn-ˌau̇t\
def:

the number of people who participate in or attend an event 
ex.

The opening game of the season brought only a small turnout.

enterpreneur  noun \ˌäⁿn-trə-p(r)ə-ˈnər, -ˈn
def:

one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise 
 
relocate  verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt, ˌrē-lō-ˈ\
def:

to locate again : establish or lay out in a new place 
ex.

He relocated to Los Angeles for his new job.

personnel    noun \ˌpər-sə-ˈnel\
def:

a body of persons usually employed 
ex.

Over 10,000 military personnel were stationed in the country.

unveil  verb \ˌən-ˈvāl\
def:

to remove a veil or covering from 
ex.

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex.

crisp  adjective \ˈkrisp\
def:

desirably firm and crunchy 
ex.

I put on a crisp shirt and tie.

detain  verb \di-ˈtān, dē-\
def:

to restrain especially from proceeding 
ex.

They were detained by the police for questioning.
  
retain  verb \ri-ˈtān\
def:

to keep in possession or use 
ex.

A landlord may retain part of your deposit if you break the lease.
  

sustain  verb \sə-ˈstān\
def:

to give support or relief to 
ex.

Hope sustained us during that difficult time.

interact   verb \ˌin-tər-ˈakt\
def:

to act upon one another 
ex.

They're quiet children who don't interact much.
 
carrier  noun \ˈker-ē-ər, ˈka-rē-\
def:

an individual or organization engaged in transporting passengers or goods for hire 
ex.

I put the pet carrier in the car.

amenity  noun \ə-ˈme-nə-tē, -ˈmē-\
def:

something that conduces to comfort, convenience, or enjoyment 
ex.

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

corridor  noun \ˈkȯr-ə-dər, ˈkär-, -ˌdȯr\
def:

a usually narrow passageway or route
ex.

They pushed me down the hospital corridor to the operating room.

lobby  noun \ˈlä-bē\
def:

a corridor or hall connected with a larger room or series of rooms and used as a passageway or waiting room
ex.

I'll meet you in the lobby after the show.

inquire verb \in-ˈkwī(-ə)r\
def:

to ask about <some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate  
ex.

When I inquired, they told me she was not here.

solicitor  noun \sə-ˈli-sə-tər, -ˈlis-tər\
def:

the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department 
ex.

Solicitors will be arrested for trespassing.

vibration  noun \vī-ˈbrā-shən\
def;

an instance of vibration 
ex.

The vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway

epicenter  noun \ˈe-pi-ˌsen-tər\
def:

the part of the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake  
ex.

By continually reinventing itself, Las Vegas has managed to remain a national epicenter for entertainment.