May2023 Flashcards
conventionally
She is not conventionally beautiful, but there is something very attractive about her.
conventional
conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes
convention
傳統,習俗,常規,慣例,大會
genetically modified
genetically modified food/crops
adoption
領養, for adoption(採納)
differentiate
We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.
distinguish
He’s colour-blind and can’t distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily.
drought
This year severe drought has ruined the crops.
anticipated
=Expect
We don’t anticipate any trouble.
The cost of living in Ireland may be higher than anticipated.
prerequisite
Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course. ((a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.))
patrol
A security guard with a dog patrols the building site at night.
alternate (adj)
Due to an emergency, the plane landed at an alternate airport.
alternate (v)
The light and dark woods alternate to form an elegant pattern around the window.
encompass
The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.
interchangeably
Should they be used interchangeably?
cumulative
The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.
skillset and competency
Competencies encompass skills, along with knowledge and behavior.
hypothetical
had a discussion about hypothetical example/situation
simply
I don’t like my job - I simply do it for the money.
excessive
Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems
scoliosis
sco li o sis (my back)
counterparts
Young Django developers in Taiwan, in general, are paid less than their Japanese counterparts.
canvas
Use a canvas to cover the boat.
roster
If you look on the duty roster, you’ll see when you’re working.
look up
I hope things will start to look up in the new year.
Our financial situation is looking up at last.
solidify
He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.
ordinary
Her last concert was no ordinary performance. (= a very special)
extensive
Her knowledge of music is extensive. /extensive repairs to the motorway
omit
She was omitted from the list of contributors to the report.
deprived
The Prince’s tour conveniently omitted the most deprived areas of the city.
She comes from a deprived background.
tragically
He is the most soulful and tragically complex character in the story.
trivial
I don’t know why he gets so upset about something so trivial.
cartwheel
側手翻
lavishly
There’s no question that pharmaceutical companies spend lavishly on advertising.
nostalgia
Hearing that song again filled him with nostalgia. /a wave of nostalgia
derelict
The theatre has been left to stand derelict.
ace
I was up all night studying, but it was worth it - I aced my chemistry final.
terminology
scientific terms
cognitive
Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired.
optimize
We need to optimize our use of the existing technology.
interval
We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month.
In the event of fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals
precisely
What do you think the problem is, precisely?
crafty
I have some crafty ideas
algorithm
Music apps use algorithms to predict the probability that fans of one particular band will like another.
compel
The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.
simplicity
The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.
acrobatic
acrobatic jumps
defrost
When you get a build-up of ice in your freezer, you know it’s time to defrost it.
expedite
Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
seamless
seamless tights
badge
She has all sorts of different badges pinned to her school bag.
bellboy
porter
serenity
I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.
midst
I’m sorry but I’m too busy - I’m in the midst of writing a report.
loaded
very rich
hypocrite
they pretend to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that they do not really have.
derail
You have derailed him from his civilian life.
civilian
How many civilians died in the Vietnam War?
uphold
Freedom of the press must be upheld.
press report
press photographers
arise
Should the opportunity arise, I’d love to go to Norway.
deliberation
After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.
jury
After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict.
psychometric
psychometric tests measure aspects of mental ability, personality and aptitude.
aptitude
He has no aptitude for sport.
tremendous
When you’ve been climbing alone for hours, there’s a tremendous sense of camaraderie 志同道合 when you meet another climber.
proximity
The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.
terrain
The car handles particularly well on rough terrain.
will
Have you made a will yet?
grave consequences/ serious repercussion
Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.
accredited
officially recognized or approved
bureau
bureau chief
comparative
“More difficult” is the comparative of “difficult”.
outpatient
an outpatient clinic
Forensic
Forensic examination / forensic evidence
courageous
It was a cour’ageous decision to resign in protest at the company’s pollution record.
gelato/sorbet
g.’la.tol/ ‘sor.bei
constrain
Don’t feel constrained to do what he says - he has no authority.
A common language often constrains one’s thinking, thereby inhibiting the development of radically new models.
thereby
there.bye
A common language often constrains one’s thinking, thereby inhibiting the development of radically new models.
a sense of inferiority
His ill treatment as a child had given him a strong sense of inferiority.
ebullient
very energetic
AI
artificial intelligence
slave
I refuse to be a slave to technology.
rigorous
rigorous testing
The planes have to undergo rigorous safety checks.
adolescent
He looked uncomfortable, like a self-conscious adolescent who’s gone to the wrong party.
adjunct
Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.
testimonial
She sent a testimonial from her former employer when applying for the post.
due date
She had her baby on September 5th, ten days after her due date.
Appendix
plural : ap’pendices
The drawings of the apartment can be found in Appendix 6.
輔助作用，依附主體文件而存在
annex
獨立的文件附件 沒有主要文件的存在人們也能看懂
This certificate is very long because it annexes lots of documents.
Attachment
only on email.
Beware of emails with attachments from unknown sources; they may contain viruses.
simultaneously
Two children answered the teacher’s question simultaneously.
statutory
statutory obligations法定義務
occupant
The previous occupants were an Italian family.
tenancy
a two-year tenancy
How long is a tenant contract?
How long is a tenancy agreement?
subsidize
The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities.subsidize
ordinance
a law or rule made by a government or authority
hereby
formal. officially
I hereby pronounce you man and wife.
I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct.
thereby
as a result of
Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
whereby
They’ve set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a two-year period.
