練習聽單字及猜單字的意思也很重要
這樣練習的可以卻保不你不會忘記此單字
同時猜單字的意思 也可以讓你單字量神速
Wed, 22 August 2007 Another week has gone by and we have introduced 10 new English words in our daily podcasts. Now it's time to revisit them. Comments[0] |
Mon, 20 August 2007 MULL = to reflect deeply on a subject, to think carefully about something for a long time. To ponder or to reflect. * I need a few days to mull things over, before I make a decision. DECOUPLE = To separate or disengage one thing from another. To eliminate the interrelationship. * The issue threatened to decouple Europe from the United States. Comments[0] |
Thu, 16 August 2007 SCORNFUL = feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern. * Frank gave the other science projects a scornful look and stalked off SCORN = (noun) a very great lack of respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless. * She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians. Why do you always pour/heap scorn on my suggestions? ADROIT = displaying physical or mental skill. Adroit is derived from the French à droit, “by right.” The meaning “skillful” evolved from the idea of doing something "right"--correctly, properly, or well. Adroit is related to adept and deft. * The repair was not difficult for the adroit handyman. (skilled, adept) * Barry's adroit driving helped to avoid a serious accident. (skilled, expert) Comments[0] |
Wed, 15 August 2007 GRAPPLE = (verb) 1. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; to hold someone while fighting with them. 2. come to terms or deal successfully with. to try to deal with or understand a difficult problem or subject. * This is one of many problems that the committee is having to grapple with. * The two men grappled with each other for several minutes. PROTRACT = (verb) lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer. to prolong in time or space, to extend forward or outward. Prolong, draw out. * I have no desire to protract the process. * Disputants who needlessly protracted the negotiations. Comments[0] |
Tue, 14 August 2007 COMMENSURATE = (adjective) corresponding in size, extend, or proportion. Tips: Commensurate comes from the Latin mensura, "to measure." Things that can be equally measured are commensurate, or proportionate, to one another. Commensurate is often used in the context of salary, as in: "salary commensurate with experience." * I was afraid that due to my lack of experience, I would not be able to find a high-paying job, but luckily, I found a position with a salary that was commensurate with knowledge and intelligence, not number of years in the industry. (corresponding) * His knowledge is not commensurate with that of someone who has been working in this field as long as he has. (equal, comparable) * We are changing our pay structure for the sales team so that pay will be commensurate with sales revenue. (corresponding, proportionate) BRUNT = the brunt of the main force of something unpleasant to receive the worst part of something unpleasant or harmful, such as an attack. * The infantry have taken/borne the brunt of the missile attacks. * Small companies are feeling the full brunt of the recession. Comments[0] |
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