writing words Flashcards
namely
換句話說
namely, scilicet
that is to say; to be specific (used to introduce detailed information or a specific example).
“to me there is only one kind of rock, namely, loud rock”
synonyms: that is, that is to say, in other words, to be specific, specifically, viz., to wit
fend for yourself
to take care of and provide for yourself without depending on anyone else
照顧自己；自謀生計
Now that the children are old enough to fend for themselves, we can go away on holiday by ourselves.
既然孩子都已經長大能照顧自己了，我們就可以單獨出去度假了。
Another evidence the lecturer adopts to refute the passage is
Another evidence the lecturer adopts to refute the passage is
differing from the statement of the passage.
differing from the statement of the passage.
In summary, scarcely at all the professor agrees with what is presented in the passage. He claims that XXXX, whereas the reading materials make point that .
In summary, scarcely at all the professor agrees with what is presented in the passage. He claims that XXXX, whereas the reading materials make point that .
whereas
compared with the fact that; but
儘管；但是；卻
He must be about sixty, whereas his wife looks about thirty.
他肯定有60歲上下了，可他妻子看起來只有30歲。
You eat a massive plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich.
你午飯吃了一大盤東西，可我只吃了個三明治。
whereby
by which way or method
由此，從而；藉以
They’ve set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a period.
他們已經制訂了這樣一個計劃，允許在一段時間內分期付款。
We need to devise some sort of system whereby people can liaise with each other.
我們需要設計一套辦法，人們能夠藉以互相保持聯絡。
› not standard in which, or with which
在…的情況下；處於…的位置
It’s put me in a position whereby I can’t afford to take a job.
這使我到了一種連工作也做不了的地步。
thus
in this way 如此，這樣 Bend from the waist, thus. 彎腰，就這樣。 › with this result 因此，從而 They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs. 他們計劃裁員，從而達到降低成本的目的。 thus far › as far as this or until now 迄今 We haven't had any problems thus far. 我們至今沒有出現任何問題。
time-comsuming
take a lot of time
necessities
the need for something, or something that is needed:
[U] Don’t you understand the necessity of eating a balanced diet?
[U] She was forced to take the job out of necessity.
[C] In my work, a computer is a necessity.
regarding
about
關於；至於
The company is being questioned regarding its employment policy.
該公司的用人政策正受到質疑。
regard
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone
考慮，思考；將…認為；看待
Local people regard this idea of a motorway through their village with horror.
當地居民對修建橫穿他們村莊的高速公路這一計劃感到惶惶不可終日。
Her parents always regarded her as the cleverest of their children.
她父母一貫把她看作是所有子女中最聰明的。
› formal to look carefully at something or someone
注視；凝視
The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest.
我走向鳥巢的時候，那隻鳥懷疑地注視著我。
as regards formal
› in connection with
關於；至於
There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements.
資金籌備方面毫無問題。
subtle
not loud, bright, noticeable or obvious in any way
隱約的；暗淡的；不易察覺的，不明顯的；微妙的
The room was painted a subtle shade of pink.
房間被刷成了淡粉色。
The play’s message is perhaps too subtle to be understood by young children.
這部戲的內涵過於隱晦，小孩子可能難以理解。
› small but important
細微的；細緻的
There is a subtle difference between these two plans.
兩個計劃之間有一點細微的差別。
› achieved in a quiet way which does not attract attention to itself and which is therefore good or clever
微妙的，精妙的；巧妙的
a subtle plan/suggestion
巧妙的計劃／建議
subtle questions
巧妙的問題
nevertheless
despite what has just been said or referred to
不過，仍然；儘管如此
I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.
關於這個話題我已經知道很多，但她的報告聽起來還是很有趣。
as a whole
when considered as a group and not in parts
總體上；整個看來
The population as a whole is getting healthier.
總體看來，居民的健康狀況正在改善。
