2014年12月25日 星期四

English vocabulary note week 2

1.        blizzard  /bl'ɪzɚd/
Definition: a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
For example: We were stuck in the blizzard for hours.
2.        confront  /kənfr'ʌnt/
Definition:  a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
For example : A soldier often has to confront danger.
3.         adore  /əd'ɔr/
Definition: love intensely
For example: She adores going to the movies.
4.        personnel  /p,ɚsən'ɛl/
Definition: group of people willing to obey orders
For example: We’re short of skilled personnel.
5.        distinction  /dɪst'ɪŋkʃən/
Definition: a discrimination between things as different and distinct
For example: Jessie is a writer of distinction.
6.        entitle  /ɛnt'ɑɪtəl/
Definition: give the right to
For example: The book was entitled Love Story.
7.        rifle  /r'ɑɪfəl/
Definition: a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
For example: He aimed his rifle at the target.
8.        maintenance  /m'entənəns/
Definition: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
For example: This house needs lots of maintenance.
9.        substantial  /səbst'æntʃəl/
Definition: fairly large
For example: We’ve reached a substantial agreement.
10.   prospect  /pr'ɑspɛkt/
Definition: the possibility of future success
For example: The prospect of having to live alone worries her.
11.   justify  /dʒ'ʌstəf,ɑɪ/
Definition: show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
For example: How can you justify such foolish mistakes?
12.   allergic  /əl'ɚdʒɪk/
Definition: characterized by or caused by allergy
For example: My kid brother is allergic to dust.
13.   contemporary  /kənt'ɛmpɚ,ɛri/
Definition: a person of nearly the same age as another
For example: What is women’s position in contemporary society?
14.   league  /l'ig/
Definition: an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
For example: Which team is top of the league at the moment.
15.   notion  /n'oʃən/
Definition: a general inclusive concept
For example: He’s cruel to animals, he has no notion of animal rights.
16.    supreme  /səpr'im/
Definition: final or last in your life or progress
For example: It requires a supreme effort to quit smoking.
17.   executive  /ɪgz'ɛkjətɪv/
Definition: a person responsible for the administration of a business
For example: He’s a senior executive in this company.
18.   execute  /'ɛksəkj,ut/
Definition: kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
For example: The plan was good, but it was badly executed.
19.   conceive  /kəns'iv/
Definition: judge or regard
For example: I conceived the plot for the film.
20.   submit  /səbm'ɪt/
Definition: refer for judgment or consideration
For example: He refused to submit to his fate.
21.   estate  /ɪst'et/
Definition: everything you own
For example: Don’s country estate includes a large forest.
22.   interior  /ɪnt'ɪriɚ/
Definition: the region that is inside of something
For example: The house has a modern interior.
23.   scheme  /sk'im/
Definition: an elaborate and systematic plan of action
For example: Jim’s scheme for raising money is practicable.
24.   purchase  /p'ɚtʃəs/
Definition: the acquisition of something for payment
For example: I purchased this stamp at an auction.
25.   cite  /s'ɑɪt/
Definition: a short note recognizing a source of information
For example: It’s no use citing the Bible to a non-Christian.



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