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2010年10月23日 星期六
504 difficult essential words 2
1. weird
a. mysterious; unearthly
a. mysterious; unearthly
2. prominent
a. well-known; important
a. well-known; important
3. vicinity
n. region near a place; neighborhood
n. region near a place; neighborhood
4. dread
v. look forward to with fear; fear greatly; causing great fear
v. look forward to with fear; fear greatly; causing great fear
5. masculine
a. of man; male
a. of man; male
6. menace
n. threat
n. threat
7. glimpse
n. a short, quick view
n. a short, quick view
8. absurd
a. plainly not true or sensible; foolish
a. plainly not true or sensible; foolish
9. abolish
v. do away with completely; put an end to
v. do away with completely; put an end to
10. adequate
a. as much as needed; fully sufficient
a. as much as needed; fully sufficient
11. famine
n. starvation; great shortage
n. starvation; great shortage
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504 difficult essential words 1
1. tact
n. ability to say the right thing
4. peril
n. danger
n. ability to say the right thing
2. gallant
a. brave; showing respect to women
a. brave; showing respect to women
3. dismal
a. dark and depressing
a. dark and depressing
4. peril
n. danger
5. shriek
v. scream
v. scream
6. wager
n. bet
n. bet
7. scarce
hard to get; rare
hard to get; rare
8. villain
n. a very wicked person
n. a very wicked person
9. enormous
a. extremely large; huge
a. extremely large; huge
10. evade
v. get away from by trickery or cleverness
v. get away from by trickery or cleverness
11. defect
n. fault; that which is wrong
n. fault; that which is wrong
12. deceive
v. make someone believe as true something that is false; mislead
v. make someone believe as true something that is false; mislead
13. defraud
v. take money, right, etc., away by cheating
v. take money, right, etc., away by cheating
14. massive
a. big and heavy; large and solid; bulky
a. big and heavy; large and solid; bulky
15. denounce
v. condemn in public; express strong disapproval of
v. condemn in public; express strong disapproval of
16. torrent
n. any violent, rushing stream; flood
n. any violent, rushing stream; flood
17. molest
v. interfere with and trouble; disturb
v. interfere with and trouble; disturb
18. gloomy
a. dark; dim; in low spirits
a. dark; dim; in low spirits
19. amateur
a. person who does something for pleasure, not for money or as a profession
a. person who does something for pleasure, not for money or as a profession
20. mediocre
a. neither good nor bad; average; ordinary
a. neither good nor bad; average; ordinary
Vocabulary Review 6
01. soccer dad (mom) n. 對子女體育成就過度在乎（以求自我滿足）的父（母）
02. vicariously adv. 間接地
03. implicate v. 顯示某事物或人涉入（罪行、陰謀等）
04. deference n. 尊崇、尊敬
05. waiting for the other shoe to drop (idiom)（提心吊膽）等待（負面的）事情發生
06. parcel (something) up v.（把很大的東西）切割成較小部分
07. sticker shock n. 貴到嚇人
08. blanch v. 臉色發白
09. highway robbery (idiom) 漫天要價、獅子大開口
10. hallmark n. 標誌、特徵
11. bode v. 預示、為...的預兆
12. weather the storm (idiom) 度過難關
13. trade down v. 改買較便宜之物、換取低價物
14. raise the bar (idiom) 提昇水準、提高標準
15. whisk v. 突然
16. come around v. 改變意見（受他人想法影響）
17. junkie n. 迷、有...癮者
18. kick off v. 開始、展開
19. morph v. 轉化、逐漸變形
20. warm to (something) v. 開始對某事感興趣
21. tap into v. 利用、切入
02. vicariously adv. 間接地
03. implicate v. 顯示某事物或人涉入（罪行、陰謀等）
04. deference n. 尊崇、尊敬
05. waiting for the other shoe to drop (idiom)（提心吊膽）等待（負面的）事情發生
06. parcel (something) up v.（把很大的東西）切割成較小部分
07. sticker shock n. 貴到嚇人
08. blanch v. 臉色發白
09. highway robbery (idiom) 漫天要價、獅子大開口
10. hallmark n. 標誌、特徵
11. bode v. 預示、為...的預兆
12. weather the storm (idiom) 度過難關
13. trade down v. 改買較便宜之物、換取低價物
14. raise the bar (idiom) 提昇水準、提高標準
15. whisk v. 突然
16. come around v. 改變意見（受他人想法影響）
17. junkie n. 迷、有...癮者
18. kick off v. 開始、展開
19. morph v. 轉化、逐漸變形
20. warm to (something) v. 開始對某事感興趣
21. tap into v. 利用、切入
2010年10月22日 星期五
Vocabulary Review 5
01. awash in (something) a. 氾濫、充斥的
02. resurgence n. 捲土重來、復甦
03. pare down v. 驟減
04. home in on v. 專注於、鎖定
05. come to term with (something) v. 接受並勇於面對、處理某事物
06. rundown n. 詳細報告
07. the nuts and bolts n. 具體細節、基本要素
08. rekindle v. 重新復甦
09. detonate v. 使爆炸
10. venerable n. 可敬、德高望重的
11. mushroom v. 快速蔓延、迅速增長
12. streaming n. 能力分組、能力編班
13. storied a. 有名、常被提及的
14. nail v. 精準達成（某事）
15. hiatus n. 空隙、間斷
16. goose v. 增加、加速
17. mirthless a. 不露喜色的
18. heady a. 令人興奮、陶醉的
19. up-and-coming a. 即將嶄露頭角的
20. chip off the old block (idiom)（個性或外貌）酷似雙親或家中長輩
2010年10月21日 星期四
Vocabulary Review 4
01. sequester v. 使...與旁人隔絕
When Michael caught a cold, he sequestered himself at home until he was well again.
When Michael caught a cold, he sequestered himself at home until he was well again.
02. shun v. 閃躲、迴避
After the big argument with his brother during the holidays, Danny was so upset he shunned his entire family.
After the big argument with his brother during the holidays, Danny was so upset he shunned his entire family.
03. fall in line idiom. 照章行事、按規矩來
When the students understood all the rules and the consequences for disobedience, they fell in line with them.
04. pepper v. 猛轟
The press peppered the basketball player with questions after his surprising announcement.
The press peppered the basketball player with questions after his surprising announcement.
05. divvy up v. 分攤、共享
Let's divvy up this chocolate cake between everyone.
Let's divvy up this chocolate cake between everyone.
06. work (something) v. （不用正式作法）做某事
The salesman worked his charm on the customers and sold all his products.
The salesman worked his charm on the customers and sold all his products.
07. gingerly adv. 極其小心地
Brian gingerly held onto the very hot plate as he carried the dish of food to the dining table.
08. arduous a. 艱困、歷盡艱難的
Scrubbing the kitchen floor is an arduous task.
Scrubbing the kitchen floor is an arduous task.
09. catch fire idiom. 大受歡迎
The president's idea for improving the economy really caught fire among the employed and unemployed alike.
The president's idea for improving the economy really caught fire among the employed and unemployed alike.
10. orchestrate v. 策劃、刻意安排
Tony Blair orchestrated a successful discussion between the two Irish political parties.
Tony Blair orchestrated a successful discussion between the two Irish political parties.
11. crackdown n. 掃蕩
The school principal organized a crackdown on cheating in his school.
The school principal organized a crackdown on cheating in his school.
12. confiscate v. 沒收、充公
The teacher confiscated the student's cell phone because he was using it in class.
13. tuck into v. 放在
The famous cake shop is tucked in the group of shops and restaurants behind the museum.
The famous cake shop is tucked in the group of shops and restaurants behind the museum.
14. common thread n. 共同脈絡因素
Scientists discovered common threads between smoking and cancer.
Scientists discovered common threads between smoking and cancer.
15. lay off (something) v. 戒掉
Ben's doctor advised him to lay off greasy food and cigarettes.
Ben's doctor advised him to lay off greasy food and cigarettes.
16. wash up v. 被海水沖上岸
After the storm, many shells washed up along this beach.
After the storm, many shells washed up along this beach.
17. pagan a. 異教的
Halloween is a pagan holiday in the West. For that reason, some people choose not to observe it.
Halloween is a pagan holiday in the West. For that reason, some people choose not to observe it.
18. disastrous a. 悲慘的
Gillian had a disastrous driving test. She drove into a tree!
19. venerable a. 可敬、德高望重的
Everyone listens to the advice of the venerable head of our family -- my grandfather.
20. predecessor n. 前身、前任者
The abacus was the predecessor to the electronic calculator.
21. upper-crust a. 上層階級的
The abacus was the predecessor to the electronic calculator.
21. upper-crust a. 上層階級的
Pam's upper-crust family owns four houses, a private plane and a castle.
Vocabulary Review 3
01. stint n. 一段時間
I did a year's stint working in a coffee shop before I found my current job at the marketing firm.
I did a year's stint working in a coffee shop before I found my current job at the marketing firm.
02. cut your teeth idiom. 獲得初次體驗、學習
Before you become a fashion designer, you should spend some time cutting your teeth in the industry as a design assistant.
Before you become a fashion designer, you should spend some time cutting your teeth in the industry as a design assistant.
03. palatable a. 令人易於接受的
Sharing a home with you and your dog seems palatable to me. I will move in with you.
04. caliber n. 才幹
If the school wants to hire teachers of higher caliber, it needs to offer better salaries.
05. wean v. 使斷奶
The mother is trying to wean her baby boy so he can start to eat solid food.
The mother is trying to wean her baby boy so he can start to eat solid food.
06. revel in v. 著迷、熱中於
The football player reveled in his new role as team captain. He's a born leader.
The football player reveled in his new role as team captain. He's a born leader.
07. chastise v. 責罵
Mark's mother chastised him for eating all the cakes she'd made for the birthday party.
Mark's mother chastised him for eating all the cakes she'd made for the birthday party.
08. wind up v. 意外處於某種情況；最終到達某處
Joe planned to spend his vacation in Europe, but he wound up going to Australia instead.
Joe planned to spend his vacation in Europe, but he wound up going to Australia instead.
09. hobble v. 跛行
After Allie broke her leg, she had to hobble around for six months.
10. strike a chord idiom. 動人心弦、深獲人心
The mother's speech about her children's love for her struck a chord of everyone in the room who was a parent.
The mother's speech about her children's love for her struck a chord of everyone in the room who was a parent.
11. choke (something) down n. 硬生生接受
Having only 10 minutes to eat dinner, Tommy choked his food down quickly.
12. raucous a. 喧鬧、刺耳的
The raucous shouting from the party upstairs disturbed the neighbors.
The raucous shouting from the party upstairs disturbed the neighbors.
13. under-the-radar idiom. 名氣尚未打開的、不願引人注意的
Bobby's whole family managed to keep the plans for his surprise party under-the-radar, so he had no idea about it.
Bobby's whole family managed to keep the plans for his surprise party under-the-radar, so he had no idea about it.
14. presto (exclamation) 轉瞬間
Jean turned her back on Josh for a moment, and presto, he was gone.
15. barter v. 交換、以貨易貨
I offered to barter piano lessons for dance lessons so I could afford them.
16. pitch in v. 出力幫忙
When Louise moved into a house, her friends pitched in to help her pack up her things.
When Louise moved into a house, her friends pitched in to help her pack up her things.
17. a tad n. 有點兒、稍微
I think the weather is a tad chilly today. I should wear warmer clothes.
I think the weather is a tad chilly today. I should wear warmer clothes.
18. glean v. 零碎而費力地蒐集
George couldn't hear the whole conversation between his wife and her friend, but he did glean the fact that his wife was unhappy with him.
George couldn't hear the whole conversation between his wife and her friend, but he did glean the fact that his wife was unhappy with him.
19. swoop v. 俯衝
The bird swooped onto the table and grabbed the nuts with its claws.
The bird swooped onto the table and grabbed the nuts with its claws.
20. relentless a. 殘酷、無情的
As a doctor, Jessie endures relentless work pressures and long hours.
As a doctor, Jessie endures relentless work pressures and long hours.
Vocabulary Review 2
01. hoard v. 貯藏、積聚
The old man hoarded his wealth and never shared it with anyone.
02. premiere v. 初次上演、首映
The play premieres this Saturday at the 5th Avenue Theater.
03. at the helm idiom. 正式掌權
HIJ Company decided to branch out into international markets and put Richard at the helm of the expansion.
04. far-flung a. 遙遠、廣佈的
Homes in far-flung towns don't cost as much as homes in suburbs closer to big cities.
05. hem in v. 限制、約束
Patty was hemmed in by the crowd and couldn't leave.
06. tap into v. 利用
Paige tapped into her saving account in order to put a down payment on a new car.
07. hotbed n. 溫床
Hollywood is a hotbed of gossip about movie stars.
08. inflict v. 加以（處罰）、給予（打擊）
Tom inflicted a lot of pain when he bent his opponent's arm behind his back.
09. avenue n. 方法
The businessman considered many avenues as he searched to find a solution to his financial problems.
10. make headway idiom. 有進展
Over three hours, Ed made much headway moving into his new house.
11. admonish v. 責備
Grant's mom admonished him for running through the house with his dirty shoes on.
12. gravelly a. （聲音）低沈粗啞的
Gareth's voice is so gravelly and low that I can't understand what he's saying.
13. rousing a. 令人振奮的
When the president finished his speech on tax changes, the crowd gave a rousing cheer.
14. mellow v. 使圓熟
My father used to be very strict and severe, but he has mellowed in recent years.
15. cumulative a. 累積、漸增的
The cumulative effect of eating a lot of fatty foods is bad health and weight gain.
16. staple n. 主要成分
Rice is a staple in Chinese cuisine.
17. vicissitudes n. 變遷
Tammy's divorce was on of the vicissitudes of her difficult life.
18. hit home v. 擊中要害、直入心坎
The true extent of the war really hit home to everyone when the wounded soldiers started coming back.
19. sheepishly adv. 尷尬地
When Gabriel's mom asked him if he'd eaten all the cookies, he sheepishly bowed his head and admitted that he had.
20. top-of-the-line a. 最好、最高級的
The salesman tried to sell me a top-of-line DVD player, but I thought it was too expensive.
21. go all out v. 竭盡所能
Lizzie and John went all out for their wedding by renting a Scottish castle for the ceremony.
The old man hoarded his wealth and never shared it with anyone.
02. premiere v. 初次上演、首映
The play premieres this Saturday at the 5th Avenue Theater.
03. at the helm idiom. 正式掌權
HIJ Company decided to branch out into international markets and put Richard at the helm of the expansion.
04. far-flung a. 遙遠、廣佈的
Homes in far-flung towns don't cost as much as homes in suburbs closer to big cities.
05. hem in v. 限制、約束
Patty was hemmed in by the crowd and couldn't leave.
06. tap into v. 利用
Paige tapped into her saving account in order to put a down payment on a new car.
07. hotbed n. 溫床
Hollywood is a hotbed of gossip about movie stars.
08. inflict v. 加以（處罰）、給予（打擊）
Tom inflicted a lot of pain when he bent his opponent's arm behind his back.
09. avenue n. 方法
The businessman considered many avenues as he searched to find a solution to his financial problems.
10. make headway idiom. 有進展
Over three hours, Ed made much headway moving into his new house.
11. admonish v. 責備
Grant's mom admonished him for running through the house with his dirty shoes on.
12. gravelly a. （聲音）低沈粗啞的
Gareth's voice is so gravelly and low that I can't understand what he's saying.
13. rousing a. 令人振奮的
When the president finished his speech on tax changes, the crowd gave a rousing cheer.
14. mellow v. 使圓熟
My father used to be very strict and severe, but he has mellowed in recent years.
15. cumulative a. 累積、漸增的
The cumulative effect of eating a lot of fatty foods is bad health and weight gain.
16. staple n. 主要成分
Rice is a staple in Chinese cuisine.
17. vicissitudes n. 變遷
Tammy's divorce was on of the vicissitudes of her difficult life.
18. hit home v. 擊中要害、直入心坎
The true extent of the war really hit home to everyone when the wounded soldiers started coming back.
19. sheepishly adv. 尷尬地
When Gabriel's mom asked him if he'd eaten all the cookies, he sheepishly bowed his head and admitted that he had.
20. top-of-the-line a. 最好、最高級的
The salesman tried to sell me a top-of-line DVD player, but I thought it was too expensive.
21. go all out v. 竭盡所能
Lizzie and John went all out for their wedding by renting a Scottish castle for the ceremony.
1.2 The Present Progressive Tense
Exercise 3. Usage 2 of the simple -- immediate result and Usage 1 of the progressive -- current activity
1. I know what he's saying.
1. I know what he's saying.
2. I see what she's doing.
3. I understand what they're hoping to achieve.
4. I disagree with what you're proposing.
5. I have what she's looking for.
6. I reject what they're offering.
1.2 The Present Progressive Tense
Exercise 2. Usage 2 of the progressive -- moving toward a result
1. I'm finishing my homework.
2. Dr. Smith is developing a new vaccine.
3. Jane is exchanging that dress.
4. Bill is depositing his paycheck.
5. Nancy is setting the table.
6. Rick is changing the locks.
1. I'm finishing my homework.
2. Dr. Smith is developing a new vaccine.
3. Jane is exchanging that dress.
4. Bill is depositing his paycheck.
5. Nancy is setting the table.
6. Rick is changing the locks.
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