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2014.05.30

上課筆記

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單字筆記

(1)snif

●perceive by inhaling through the nose

●You shouldn't sniff at such a good offer.

(2)scramble

●rushing about hastily in an undignified way

●There was a scramble for the best seats.

(3)antenna

●an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

●Lightning struck the antenna next to the brothers.

(4)drag

●something that slows or delays progress

●Henry dragged me to his kitchen.

(5)dismay

●fear resulting from the awareness of danger; the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

●She flopped down in dismay.

(6)chaotic

●lacking a visible order or organization

●The traffic in the city was chaotic.

(7)creek

●a natural stream of water smaller than a river

●These two fences intersect at the creek.

(8)sewer

●a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water

●The sewer is choked up with rubbish.

(9)nasty

●thoroughly unpleasant; offensive or even (of persons) malicious

●Kim is the most nasty person I know.

(10)horror

●intense and profound fear

●He was horror-struck at the scene.

(11)dash

●a quick run; distinctive and stylish elegance

●His conclusion dashed my hopes.

(12)nod

●a sign of assent or salutation or command; be almost asleep

●He gave a nod of affirmation to me about my question.

(13)glance

●a quick look; rebound after hitting

●She give me a mischievous glance to express her angry.

(14)herb

●aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

●We can use a medicinal herb to make a delicious dish.

(15)guide

●a model or standard for making comparisons; something that offers basic information or instruction

●His work is to compile a guide book.

(16)duck

●avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing; an animal just like a chicken

●I ducked under water in order to find the watch.

(17)bustle

●a rapid bustling commotion; move or cause to move energetically or busily

●They love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace.

(18)sneer

●a contemptuous or scornful remark;express through a scornful smile

●Don't sneer at your slowwitted child.

(19)investigate

●To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally

●She will investigate without fear or favour.

(20)jealous

●showing extreme cupidity; suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

●Tina is a jealous fury so don't care abort what she said.

(21)dismay

●fear resulting from the awareness of danger

●To their dismay, the news was bad.

(22)poison

●anything that harms or destroys

●My uncle commited suicide by taking poison two years ago.

(23)yank

●pull, or move with a sudden movement

●Please raise the box gently, not yank it up.

(24)confess

●admit, make a clean breast of

●My boyfriend afraid I'll get angry so he confessed to having heard about this news.

(25)afoot

●on foot; walking

●Did you came all the way afoot?