How Golf Greens Work
Location, location
Where you put the green is also important. It needs plenty of sunlight and good airflow over the green On many golf courses, you will find electric fans blowing over the green to make sure the airflow is perfect.
Then you choose perfect grass. There are different varieties for nearly every climae and situation.
Keeping it up
Sand, perfect drainage and a good location eliminate a huge number of variables and problems. But now the grass is totally dependent on its keepers There are no nutrients in the sand itself, so all the nutrients come from the people taking care of the green.
Once the green is established, you start in on maintenance. This includes daily mowing with a precision greens mower, watering, fertilizing, applying chemicals, aerating and general coddling.
As you can see, it takes a lot of work to create grass this perfect! But, if you follow these steps, you too could create a living carpet. In fact, you can have a real golf green in you yard. These are companies that will help you do this.
eliminate v. 消除
eg: This product is guaranteed to eliminate cockroaches in our house.
maintenance n. 保養/維修
eg: Ben does all his own home maintenance, like painting and fixing the water pipes.
mow v. (用鐮刀等)刈(草等)
eg: Beth is responsible for mowing the grass once a week.
variety n. 種類/多樣化
eg: Helen grows two different varieties of tomatoes in her garden.
2009年8月31日 星期一
20090831 -- The Netbook Revolution (1)
The Netbook Revolution
How the Eee PC has redefined mobile computing
Way back in 2007, Taipei-based ASUSTeK Computer introduced the Eee PC, a cheap, basic laptop computer about the size of a hardcover book. Originally designed to be both affordable and portable, the Eee PC handled simple tasks such as writing, web surfing and e-mail.
At the time, most laptops were scaled-down versions of desktop computers, and critics complained about Eee's lack of power and features. In spite of the naysayers, Asus sold more than 300,000 Eee PCs in the first few months. Other companies rushed to follow, and now nearly every major PC manufacturer has jumped into the still growing netbook market.
Through it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve. Newer versions include an Eee PC tablet that allow users to navigate by means of a touch screen. Also out is the Eee PC keyboard, a computer in a keyboard that connects to any LCD monitor or big-screen TV. In many ways, the Eee PC caught the PC industry off guard. The product does many of the things people use computers for, at a much cheaper price. Though there will always be a market for "full" computers, the Eee PC taught the PC industry a valuable lesson: Sometimes the basics are all we need.
portable adj. 便於攜帶的/手提式的
eg: I always take my portable radio to the beach with me.
jump into 熱切地投入
=> move into the market very quickly
eg: Harry jumped into a business deal without checking it out carefully and ended up losing a lot of money.
navi-船
navigate v. 駕駛/航行
eg: I had trouble learning to navigate between the personal and business settings on my cell phone.
eg: The modern equipment can navigate the ship automatically.
eg: This new software can help you navigate the Internet faster.
catch someone/someting off guard 使某人措手不及/使人吃驚
eg: The fashion was caught off guard by the new, young designer.
eg: The district attorney's(檢察官) question really caught the defendant(被告) off guard.
nay=no
naysayer n. 反對者/唱反調的人
=> someone always have negative response to an idea
eg: Regardless what the naysayer said, Tim decided to go for the new project.
eg: Chuck ignore the naysayers and finally succeeded.
//== Chat room ==//
hardcover book
hardcover 精裝本
=> hardback or hardbound
paperback 平裝本(通常在精裝本一年後發行)
jacket 書封面的護套
blurb 書的簡介(吹捧性廣告(或簡介、短文))
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Through it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve.
through it all 經歷了一切
=> from the beginning until now
=> until the end
=> through everything
eg: Even though Sam's job at the grocery store was a tough one, through it all, he learned a lot about teamwork.
eg: Even though the research was hard, through it all, the scientist has never thought of giving up.
How the Eee PC has redefined mobile computing
Way back in 2007, Taipei-based ASUSTeK Computer introduced the Eee PC, a cheap, basic laptop computer about the size of a hardcover book. Originally designed to be both affordable and portable, the Eee PC handled simple tasks such as writing, web surfing and e-mail.
At the time, most laptops were scaled-down versions of desktop computers, and critics complained about Eee's lack of power and features. In spite of the naysayers, Asus sold more than 300,000 Eee PCs in the first few months. Other companies rushed to follow, and now nearly every major PC manufacturer has jumped into the still growing netbook market.
Through it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve. Newer versions include an Eee PC tablet that allow users to navigate by means of a touch screen. Also out is the Eee PC keyboard, a computer in a keyboard that connects to any LCD monitor or big-screen TV. In many ways, the Eee PC caught the PC industry off guard. The product does many of the things people use computers for, at a much cheaper price. Though there will always be a market for "full" computers, the Eee PC taught the PC industry a valuable lesson: Sometimes the basics are all we need.
portable adj. 便於攜帶的/手提式的
eg: I always take my portable radio to the beach with me.
jump into 熱切地投入
=> move into the market very quickly
eg: Harry jumped into a business deal without checking it out carefully and ended up losing a lot of money.
navi-船
navigate v. 駕駛/航行
eg: I had trouble learning to navigate between the personal and business settings on my cell phone.
eg: The modern equipment can navigate the ship automatically.
eg: This new software can help you navigate the Internet faster.
catch someone/someting off guard 使某人措手不及/使人吃驚
eg: The fashion was caught off guard by the new, young designer.
eg: The district attorney's(檢察官) question really caught the defendant(被告) off guard.
nay=no
naysayer n. 反對者/唱反調的人
=> someone always have negative response to an idea
eg: Regardless what the naysayer said, Tim decided to go for the new project.
eg: Chuck ignore the naysayers and finally succeeded.
//== Chat room ==//
hardcover book
hardcover 精裝本
=> hardback or hardbound
paperback 平裝本(通常在精裝本一年後發行)
jacket 書封面的護套
blurb 書的簡介(吹捧性廣告(或簡介、短文))
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Through it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve.
through it all 經歷了一切
=> from the beginning until now
=> until the end
=> through everything
eg: Even though Sam's job at the grocery store was a tough one, through it all, he learned a lot about teamwork.
eg: Even though the research was hard, through it all, the scientist has never thought of giving up.
2009年8月28日 星期五
20090828 -- How Golf Greens Work (1)
How Golf Greens Work
There's more to a golf green than what appears on the surface
Let's imagine that you are standing on a beautiful golf green. The sun is shining, the sky is a bright blue, the birds are chirping in the nearby trees. It is a perfect day.
Now you look down at your feet. The grass is absolutely perfect too. Have you ever wondered how they get the grass on a golf green to be this perfect?
It starts with a backhoe
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green. The hole might be 12 or 16 inches deep. In the most advanced systems, this hole gets completely lined with plastic to create a gigantic, waterproof tub. The bottom of this tub is covered with drainage pipes and several inches of gravel. A layer of special fabric covers the gravel. Then a foot or so of fine sand goes on top of the fabric and fills up the hole.
You can see what is happening. The grass is not growing in "dirt" at all. The green is very much like a huge flowerpot. The green's grass grows in sand with perfect drainage.
green n. 草坪/果嶺
eg: A new golf green will be built in the hills outside the city.
eg: The green of the golf course aren't in good shape. Some of them
are pretty hard and dry.
green n. 綠色的蔬菜
eg: Mom always makes sure that we eat our greens every day.
chirp v. 鳥發啁啾聲
eg: Every morning, Lisa wakes up to the sound of her pet birds chirping.
gigantic adj. 巨大的/龐大的
eg: Can you jump over that gigantic puddle of water?
eg: The gigantic office building blocked all the sunshine in the mornings.
eg: I don't like my feet. They're gigantic.
fabric n. 織物/織品
eg: This dress is made out of a shiny, blue fabric.
waterproof adj. 防水的
eg: a waterproof paint 防水油漆
soundproof adj. 隔音的
eg: The studio's soundproof material is imported from Germany.
//== Chat room ==//
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green.
backhoe n. 鋤耕機/怪手(挖土機)
bulldozer n. 推土機
a nice big hole
=> nice在此處用來加強原本的含意，非常的意思
=> a very big hole
That's a nice mess. 真是一團糟
a nice cut 很深的傷口
There's more to a golf green than what appears on the surface
Let's imagine that you are standing on a beautiful golf green. The sun is shining, the sky is a bright blue, the birds are chirping in the nearby trees. It is a perfect day.
Now you look down at your feet. The grass is absolutely perfect too. Have you ever wondered how they get the grass on a golf green to be this perfect?
It starts with a backhoe
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green. The hole might be 12 or 16 inches deep. In the most advanced systems, this hole gets completely lined with plastic to create a gigantic, waterproof tub. The bottom of this tub is covered with drainage pipes and several inches of gravel. A layer of special fabric covers the gravel. Then a foot or so of fine sand goes on top of the fabric and fills up the hole.
You can see what is happening. The grass is not growing in "dirt" at all. The green is very much like a huge flowerpot. The green's grass grows in sand with perfect drainage.
green n. 草坪/果嶺
eg: A new golf green will be built in the hills outside the city.
eg: The green of the golf course aren't in good shape. Some of them
are pretty hard and dry.
green n. 綠色的蔬菜
eg: Mom always makes sure that we eat our greens every day.
chirp v. 鳥發啁啾聲
eg: Every morning, Lisa wakes up to the sound of her pet birds chirping.
gigantic adj. 巨大的/龐大的
eg: Can you jump over that gigantic puddle of water?
eg: The gigantic office building blocked all the sunshine in the mornings.
eg: I don't like my feet. They're gigantic.
fabric n. 織物/織品
eg: This dress is made out of a shiny, blue fabric.
waterproof adj. 防水的
eg: a waterproof paint 防水油漆
soundproof adj. 隔音的
eg: The studio's soundproof material is imported from Germany.
//== Chat room ==//
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green.
backhoe n. 鋤耕機/怪手(挖土機)
bulldozer n. 推土機
a nice big hole
=> nice在此處用來加強原本的含意，非常的意思
=> a very big hole
That's a nice mess. 真是一團糟
a nice cut 很深的傷口
20090827 -- Five-Diamond Hotels (2)
Five-Diamond Hotels
SC: If you are booking a room in a different part of the world, how do you know you are really getting a quality hotel?
DC: Ultimately it comes down to a rating system's guidelines as well as the overall preferences of the guest. If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that makes the standards of that system.
Ask you travel agent, or contact the hotel directly. They should be able to provide you with a description of the rooms available and amenities provided by the hotel.
SC: What's the best way to get a deal when you are booking?
DC: Most hotels in the United States have websites where you learn about seasonal deals being offered. Some specials may offer discounts, while others may include exclusive amenities that make the room a better value for its price.
Packages are also a great way to save money. They tend to unite a great room rate with either food and beverages or a cultural experience that is
unique to that destination. These deals can give a guest an all-encompassing view of the city they are visiting.
ultimately adv. 最終
=> at last, in the end
eg: Ultimately, Megan can't decide until she has seen the report.
amenity n. 休閒設施/便利舒適的設備
eg: The resort offers lots of amenities to make visitors feel at home.
eg: The amenities of the resort include a jacuzzi, pool, and gym, and miniature golf course.
eg: The town's amenities need a lot of improvement.
exclusive adj. 專用的/獨有的
=> only available to certain people
eg: The bank is offering an exclusive discount to its long-term customers.
eg: This room is for the exclusive use of our VIPs.
eg: This parking space is for the exclusive use of the president.
exclusive adj. 高級的/豪華的
eg: The tuition of this exclusive boarding school is twice my father's annual salary.
encompass v. 包含
=> include
eg: Stan's all-encompassing list of the company's problems was presented at the staff meeting.
eg: His book collection encompasses works of many authors, even foreign ones.
eg: The entrance exam will encompass all subjects.
all-encompassing
=> entire/whole
//== Chat room ==//
a travler
they
If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that makes the standards of that system. (口語上的故意錯誤，這是允許的)(they取代he or she)
=> If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, he/she should look for a hotel that makes the standards of that system. (書面寫法應該將they改成he/she)
SC: If you are booking a room in a different part of the world, how do you know you are really getting a quality hotel?
DC: Ultimately it comes down to a rating system's guidelines as well as the overall preferences of the guest. If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that makes the standards of that system.
Ask you travel agent, or contact the hotel directly. They should be able to provide you with a description of the rooms available and amenities provided by the hotel.
SC: What's the best way to get a deal when you are booking?
DC: Most hotels in the United States have websites where you learn about seasonal deals being offered. Some specials may offer discounts, while others may include exclusive amenities that make the room a better value for its price.
Packages are also a great way to save money. They tend to unite a great room rate with either food and beverages or a cultural experience that is
unique to that destination. These deals can give a guest an all-encompassing view of the city they are visiting.
ultimately adv. 最終
=> at last, in the end
eg: Ultimately, Megan can't decide until she has seen the report.
amenity n. 休閒設施/便利舒適的設備
eg: The resort offers lots of amenities to make visitors feel at home.
eg: The amenities of the resort include a jacuzzi, pool, and gym, and miniature golf course.
eg: The town's amenities need a lot of improvement.
exclusive adj. 專用的/獨有的
=> only available to certain people
eg: The bank is offering an exclusive discount to its long-term customers.
eg: This room is for the exclusive use of our VIPs.
eg: This parking space is for the exclusive use of the president.
exclusive adj. 高級的/豪華的
eg: The tuition of this exclusive boarding school is twice my father's annual salary.
encompass v. 包含
=> include
eg: Stan's all-encompassing list of the company's problems was presented at the staff meeting.
eg: His book collection encompasses works of many authors, even foreign ones.
eg: The entrance exam will encompass all subjects.
all-encompassing
=> entire/whole
//== Chat room ==//
a travler
they
If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that makes the standards of that system. (口語上的故意錯誤，這是允許的)(they取代he or she)
=> If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, he/she should look for a hotel that makes the standards of that system. (書面寫法應該將they改成he/she)
2009年8月27日 星期四
20090826 -- Five-Diamond Hotels (1)
Five-Diamond Hotels
What makes a great hotel?
SC: The Stars and Diamonds ranking systems – what are they and how do they work?
DC: "Diamonds" are the ranking system used by the American Automobile Association(AAA). Rankings range from one to five diamonds and are awarded annually based on the service performance of a hotel. The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is one of only three hotels in North America that has maintained a five-diamond designation for 25 consecutive years. A number of different ranking organizations use "stars." Rankings usually range from one to five stars – again measuring the level of service and quality of the hotel.
SC: What makes a five-diamond hotel a five-diamond hotel?
DC: Adherence to service standards in what sets a five-diamond hotel apart from the rest. When evaluated by AAA, a hotel must achieve a score of 300 or higher, out of a possible 352 points, to be designated withe the prestigious five-diamond award.
Points are given for meeting a serious of detailed service-related criteria ranging from friendliness and attentiveness of staff to clearlinesee and service available.
Once a year, AAA arrives unannounced and evaluates hotels from a guest's perspective.
designate v. 選出/給予某種稱謂
designation n. 選派
eg: Phil has received the "Most Valuable Player" designation three times.
eg: The resort has the designation of "the best resort in the country for honeymooners".
eg: His designation as ambassador to France was confirmed today.
adherence n. 堅持/固守
adherence to
eg: Close adherence to a study plan usually helps Cheryl get great marks.
eg: Adherence to top quality ingredients makes the restaurant outstanding even after all these years.
eg: Our principal's adherence to rules in well-known among students.
criteria pl n. criterion的複數
criterion n. (判斷、批評的)標準/準則/尺度
eg: Students need to meet three criteria before they are allowed to go on the class trip.
attevtive adj. 體貼的/留意的
attentiveness n. 留意
=> give special care to something
eg: The attentiveness of the flight attendants made Jordan's trip very comfortable.
eg: The attentiveness of the flight attendants impressed everyone of us.
eg: It was Paul's attentiveness that actually won Vivian's heart.
//== Chat room ==//
Are you all set?
= Are you ready?
set apart 挪出來/擱置一旁
set apart 與眾不同
=> distinquish someone from someone else
eg: His talent sets him apart from his classmates.
set in one's ways 頑固保守
=> not flexible
set in gold 鑲嵌
=> setting
//== Grammer on the go ==//
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests.
The more + object + subject + verb
=> how an increaing something will lead to an increasing something else
eg: The more phone calls I answers, the more headaches I get.
eg: The more cans the students collect and recycle, the more money they can raise for the class trip.
What makes a great hotel?
SC: The Stars and Diamonds ranking systems – what are they and how do they work?
DC: "Diamonds" are the ranking system used by the American Automobile Association(AAA). Rankings range from one to five diamonds and are awarded annually based on the service performance of a hotel. The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is one of only three hotels in North America that has maintained a five-diamond designation for 25 consecutive years. A number of different ranking organizations use "stars." Rankings usually range from one to five stars – again measuring the level of service and quality of the hotel.
SC: What makes a five-diamond hotel a five-diamond hotel?
DC: Adherence to service standards in what sets a five-diamond hotel apart from the rest. When evaluated by AAA, a hotel must achieve a score of 300 or higher, out of a possible 352 points, to be designated withe the prestigious five-diamond award.
Points are given for meeting a serious of detailed service-related criteria ranging from friendliness and attentiveness of staff to clearlinesee and service available.
Once a year, AAA arrives unannounced and evaluates hotels from a guest's perspective.
designate v. 選出/給予某種稱謂
designation n. 選派
eg: Phil has received the "Most Valuable Player" designation three times.
eg: The resort has the designation of "the best resort in the country for honeymooners".
eg: His designation as ambassador to France was confirmed today.
adherence n. 堅持/固守
adherence to
eg: Close adherence to a study plan usually helps Cheryl get great marks.
eg: Adherence to top quality ingredients makes the restaurant outstanding even after all these years.
eg: Our principal's adherence to rules in well-known among students.
criteria pl n. criterion的複數
criterion n. (判斷、批評的)標準/準則/尺度
eg: Students need to meet three criteria before they are allowed to go on the class trip.
attevtive adj. 體貼的/留意的
attentiveness n. 留意
=> give special care to something
eg: The attentiveness of the flight attendants made Jordan's trip very comfortable.
eg: The attentiveness of the flight attendants impressed everyone of us.
eg: It was Paul's attentiveness that actually won Vivian's heart.
//== Chat room ==//
Are you all set?
= Are you ready?
set apart 挪出來/擱置一旁
set apart 與眾不同
=> distinquish someone from someone else
eg: His talent sets him apart from his classmates.
set in one's ways 頑固保守
=> not flexible
set in gold 鑲嵌
=> setting
//== Grammer on the go ==//
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests.
The more + object + subject + verb
=> how an increaing something will lead to an increasing something else
eg: The more phone calls I answers, the more headaches I get.
eg: The more cans the students collect and recycle, the more money they can raise for the class trip.
2009年8月25日 星期二
20090825 -- Amazing Asian Airports (2)
Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul's 8-year-old Incheon International Airport makes traveling stress-free. With state-of-the-art security, the airport promises that the departure process will take less than 45 minutes. Shorter waiting times mean travelers can enjoy the airport's services. These include a hair salon, a 72-hold golf course and a children's playroom. Incheon's website suggests activities depending on how long passengers must wait for a flight. For a wait of four to six hours, the airport recommends the shower and massage services.
Kuala Kumpur International Airport, Malaysia
The design of Kuala Kumpur International Airport mixes technology and nature. Designers wanted to brign the green space that surrounds the airport inside. So they used the conecpt "airport in the forest, forest in the airport." Thus, a large section of rain forest sits in the middle of the international terminal.
Waiting times are short, so travelers enjoy smooth arrivals and departures. Luxury shopping and reflexology center add to the list of benefits.
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
arrival n. 抵達/到達(departure的反義字)
eg: Martha's arrival was delay, so I had to wait an extra hour for her at the airport.
eg: The arrival time of our flight is 9 p.m.
eg: Hundreds of fans waited for hours for the arrival of the band.
eg: We apologize for the late arrival of the bus.
concept n. 概念/觀念
=> general idea
eg: The concept of this restaurant is quite unique. I'm sure it will attract a lot of customers.
eg: The concept of the earth being round wasn't accepted in the beginning.
eg: The basic concept of management will be introduced in this course.
de-分開
departure n. 起飛/出發/離開
=> the time of leaving
eg: Keri has an early-morning departure from Boston tomorrow.
eg: The departure time for flight 301 is 2 p.m.
eg: Our departure was delayed because of mechanical problems.
eg: There are several departures from Seattle to New York every day.
duty-free adj. 免稅的
eg: When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
state-of-the-art adj. 最先進的
=> the highest level development
eg: The country's high speed railway is state-of-the-art.
rain forest 雨林
terminal n.
=> where passengers get in/off the plane
reflexology n. (按摩腳部以鬆弛神經的)反射療法
//== Chat room ==//
不同的字要跟不同的字尾
-free 沒有...
-less 沒有...
stress-free adj. 沒有壓力的
= without stress
sugar-free adj. 無糖的
= sugarless
= without sugar
duty-free adj. 免稅的
homeless adj.無家可歸的
trouble-free adj. 輕鬆自如的/無憂無慮的
countless adj. 無法計算
harmless adj. 無害的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
= At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation all on its own!
in itself
= in and of itself
=> considered alone or all on its own
=> something all by itself and not connected to anything else
eg: Bob's plan is creative in itself, but we would need to make a lot of changes if we decide to use it.
eg: My trip to the doctor's was horrible. Just sitting in the waiting room for hours was unbearable in itself.
Seoul's 8-year-old Incheon International Airport makes traveling stress-free. With state-of-the-art security, the airport promises that the departure process will take less than 45 minutes. Shorter waiting times mean travelers can enjoy the airport's services. These include a hair salon, a 72-hold golf course and a children's playroom. Incheon's website suggests activities depending on how long passengers must wait for a flight. For a wait of four to six hours, the airport recommends the shower and massage services.
Kuala Kumpur International Airport, Malaysia
The design of Kuala Kumpur International Airport mixes technology and nature. Designers wanted to brign the green space that surrounds the airport inside. So they used the conecpt "airport in the forest, forest in the airport." Thus, a large section of rain forest sits in the middle of the international terminal.
Waiting times are short, so travelers enjoy smooth arrivals and departures. Luxury shopping and reflexology center add to the list of benefits.
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
arrival n. 抵達/到達(departure的反義字)
eg: Martha's arrival was delay, so I had to wait an extra hour for her at the airport.
eg: The arrival time of our flight is 9 p.m.
eg: Hundreds of fans waited for hours for the arrival of the band.
eg: We apologize for the late arrival of the bus.
concept n. 概念/觀念
=> general idea
eg: The concept of this restaurant is quite unique. I'm sure it will attract a lot of customers.
eg: The concept of the earth being round wasn't accepted in the beginning.
eg: The basic concept of management will be introduced in this course.
de-分開
departure n. 起飛/出發/離開
=> the time of leaving
eg: Keri has an early-morning departure from Boston tomorrow.
eg: The departure time for flight 301 is 2 p.m.
eg: Our departure was delayed because of mechanical problems.
eg: There are several departures from Seattle to New York every day.
duty-free adj. 免稅的
eg: When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
state-of-the-art adj. 最先進的
=> the highest level development
eg: The country's high speed railway is state-of-the-art.
rain forest 雨林
terminal n.
=> where passengers get in/off the plane
reflexology n. (按摩腳部以鬆弛神經的)反射療法
//== Chat room ==//
不同的字要跟不同的字尾
-free 沒有...
-less 沒有...
stress-free adj. 沒有壓力的
= without stress
sugar-free adj. 無糖的
= sugarless
= without sugar
duty-free adj. 免稅的
homeless adj.無家可歸的
trouble-free adj. 輕鬆自如的/無憂無慮的
countless adj. 無法計算
harmless adj. 無害的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
= At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation all on its own!
in itself
= in and of itself
=> considered alone or all on its own
=> something all by itself and not connected to anything else
eg: Bob's plan is creative in itself, but we would need to make a lot of changes if we decide to use it.
eg: My trip to the doctor's was horrible. Just sitting in the waiting room for hours was unbearable in itself.
20090824 -- Amazing Asian Airports (1)
Amazing Asian Airports
The world's finest airports are close to home
Crowded airplanes, long check-in lines and luggage fees can make flying a chore. Although these hassles can't be avoided, the world's top airports help you forget about them! As winners of the 2008 World Airport Awards, these airports rate high in passenger satisfaction. Plus, you'll find the top four right here in Asia!
Hong Kong International Airport
Named "World's Best Airport" seven times, Hong Kong International Airport is known for its efficiency. The modern airport's smooth immigration processes, speedy luggage handling, and convenient transportation links impress travelers. Plus, famous name-brand stores, like Prada, make the airport a shopper's dream.
Changi Internatinal Airport, Singapore
Changi International Airport is a feast for the eyes. Orchid gardens, palm trees, a nature trail, and a rooftop pool make this airport unique. Three television rooms - one each for news, sports and movies - help passengers relax. And travelers with a layover of least five hours can take a free city tour. With over 100 shops, this airport also has excellent duty-free shopping.
chore n. 例行的雜事/工作
eg: Rachel cleaned the bathroom and took out the trash, but she still has more chores to do.
eg: Molly has to finish her chores before going out with her friends.
chore n. (本文)令人討厭或是困難的工作
=> small jobs/responsibility usually you do on a regular basis maybe every day/week/month
=> often it's not fun
eg: Attending all these meetings is a real chore to me.
satisfaction n. 滿足/滿意/滿意度
eg: Customer satisfaction is very important in our company. Making customers happy makes our business successful.
eg: Good relationship between co-workers contributes to job satisfaction.
eg: This car dealership rated first in customer satisfaction last year.
efficiency n.
eg: I like this restaurant because of its efficiency. I never have to wait long for a meal here.
duty-free
eg: When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
hassle n. 麻煩/困難/問題
=> inconvenient situations you would rather avoid
layover n. 暫時停留/中途停留
=> you are going to take a short break in your journey
eg: We have a 2-hour layover in L.A. before transferring to Denver.
eg: Charlie took advantage of the layover in Hong Kong and got a haircut at the airport.
//== Chat room ==//
long check-in lines
check-in counter check-in櫃檯
curbside check-in 路邊報到服務
skycap 路邊服務員
kiosks 自助報到亭
checked bad 託運的行李
//== More Info ==//
The Munich Airport in Germany comes in as the world's 5th best airport. It offers computer touchscreens that let children learn more about how airports work. At number 6 is the Kansai International Airport in Japan. If offers a DVD rental service and a pet hotel. Denmark's Copenhagen Airport features works of art and brightly polished wood floors. Airports in Zurich, Helsinki and Cape Town complete the top ten list.
The world's finest airports are close to home
Crowded airplanes, long check-in lines and luggage fees can make flying a chore. Although these hassles can't be avoided, the world's top airports help you forget about them! As winners of the 2008 World Airport Awards, these airports rate high in passenger satisfaction. Plus, you'll find the top four right here in Asia!
Hong Kong International Airport
Named "World's Best Airport" seven times, Hong Kong International Airport is known for its efficiency. The modern airport's smooth immigration processes, speedy luggage handling, and convenient transportation links impress travelers. Plus, famous name-brand stores, like Prada, make the airport a shopper's dream.
Changi Internatinal Airport, Singapore
Changi International Airport is a feast for the eyes. Orchid gardens, palm trees, a nature trail, and a rooftop pool make this airport unique. Three television rooms - one each for news, sports and movies - help passengers relax. And travelers with a layover of least five hours can take a free city tour. With over 100 shops, this airport also has excellent duty-free shopping.
chore n. 例行的雜事/工作
eg: Rachel cleaned the bathroom and took out the trash, but she still has more chores to do.
eg: Molly has to finish her chores before going out with her friends.
chore n. (本文)令人討厭或是困難的工作
=> small jobs/responsibility usually you do on a regular basis maybe every day/week/month
=> often it's not fun
eg: Attending all these meetings is a real chore to me.
satisfaction n. 滿足/滿意/滿意度
eg: Customer satisfaction is very important in our company. Making customers happy makes our business successful.
eg: Good relationship between co-workers contributes to job satisfaction.
eg: This car dealership rated first in customer satisfaction last year.
efficiency n.
eg: I like this restaurant because of its efficiency. I never have to wait long for a meal here.
duty-free
eg: When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
hassle n. 麻煩/困難/問題
=> inconvenient situations you would rather avoid
layover n. 暫時停留/中途停留
=> you are going to take a short break in your journey
eg: We have a 2-hour layover in L.A. before transferring to Denver.
eg: Charlie took advantage of the layover in Hong Kong and got a haircut at the airport.
//== Chat room ==//
long check-in lines
check-in counter check-in櫃檯
curbside check-in 路邊報到服務
skycap 路邊服務員
kiosks 自助報到亭
checked bad 託運的行李
//== More Info ==//
The Munich Airport in Germany comes in as the world's 5th best airport. It offers computer touchscreens that let children learn more about how airports work. At number 6 is the Kansai International Airport in Japan. If offers a DVD rental service and a pet hotel. Denmark's Copenhagen Airport features works of art and brightly polished wood floors. Airports in Zurich, Helsinki and Cape Town complete the top ten list.
2009年8月22日 星期六
20090821 -- For Love or Money (2)
For Love or Money
Conversation B
Adam: Think about this. Let's say Courtney pursues a career in finance. People in that field make plenty of money. But still, there are no guarantees. She could spend years specializing in a certain area only to be laid off. Or her work could be outsourced due to economic changes
Beth: I still think a degree in something like business or engineering would be more practical. Besides, having a degree in one of those fields doesn't mean she couldn't change careers down the road.
Adam: Perhaps, but she could always complement her art degree with a minor in finance. That way, if she can't make enough as an artist in the future, she could work as an accountant for a museum or a gallery.
Beth: Courtney is good at math, but she hates it. Doing accounting for a gallery wouldn't be good. She'd rather have her work hanging in the gallery! Still, she should do something more lucrative and make art her hobby.
lucrative adj. 賺錢的/有利可圖的
eg: Jeff wants to start a lucrative business so that he can buy a house and a new car.
eg: The decision by the two companies to cooperate at the project proved to be lucrative for both.
eg: This lucrative investment saved his career.
minor n. 副修科目
eg: In college, Sue studied English with a minor in Spanish.
outsource v. 外包
eg: Greg's job as a computer programmer was outsourced to India.
eg: Many major companies in the West outsourced their customer service divisions to companies in India.
eg: Our art design department was outsourced.
sink or swim 全靠自己/自既更生的/聽天由命/不是成功就是完全失敗
eg: Tammy's parents are letting her sink or swim in her studies. It's up to her to succeed.
eg: Jason put all his money in this product, and it's now a case of sink or swim for him.
//== Chat room ==//
complement her art degree
compliment n. 稱讚/誇獎
=> praise, flattery
complement n. 補充/使完全
complement each other 相輔相成
complimentary adj. 優待的/免費的
eg: complimentary ticket
eg: complementary fruit basket
Conversation B
Adam: Think about this. Let's say Courtney pursues a career in finance. People in that field make plenty of money. But still, there are no guarantees. She could spend years specializing in a certain area only to be laid off. Or her work could be outsourced due to economic changes
Beth: I still think a degree in something like business or engineering would be more practical. Besides, having a degree in one of those fields doesn't mean she couldn't change careers down the road.
Adam: Perhaps, but she could always complement her art degree with a minor in finance. That way, if she can't make enough as an artist in the future, she could work as an accountant for a museum or a gallery.
Beth: Courtney is good at math, but she hates it. Doing accounting for a gallery wouldn't be good. She'd rather have her work hanging in the gallery! Still, she should do something more lucrative and make art her hobby.
lucrative adj. 賺錢的/有利可圖的
eg: Jeff wants to start a lucrative business so that he can buy a house and a new car.
eg: The decision by the two companies to cooperate at the project proved to be lucrative for both.
eg: This lucrative investment saved his career.
minor n. 副修科目
eg: In college, Sue studied English with a minor in Spanish.
outsource v. 外包
eg: Greg's job as a computer programmer was outsourced to India.
eg: Many major companies in the West outsourced their customer service divisions to companies in India.
eg: Our art design department was outsourced.
sink or swim 全靠自己/自既更生的/聽天由命/不是成功就是完全失敗
eg: Tammy's parents are letting her sink or swim in her studies. It's up to her to succeed.
eg: Jason put all his money in this product, and it's now a case of sink or swim for him.
//== Chat room ==//
complement her art degree
compliment n. 稱讚/誇獎
=> praise, flattery
complement n. 補充/使完全
complement each other 相輔相成
complimentary adj. 優待的/免費的
eg: complimentary ticket
eg: complementary fruit basket
2009年8月21日 星期五
20090820 -- For Love or Money (1)
For Love or Money
Is it more important to work at a job that pays well or one that makes you happy?
Every day millions of people wake up, get dressed and go to work. For some, time spent on a project at work is the highlight of their day, but for others, the happiness doesn't come until payday. The average worker spends about 2,140 hours a year at work. Should all this time spent working bring joy to the soul or should it just be endured for the benefits the money brings?
Conversation A
Beth: Hey, Adam. I'm worried about my sister Courtney. She's in college and has just declared art as her major.
Adam: Why does that worry you? I've seen her stuff. She's very talented.
Beth: I know. But I'm afraid that once she graduates she won't be able to make ends meet. Most artists only make about 60 percent of what the average worker makes a year. Plus, it's harder for art majors to find full-time work. But she doesn't seem too concerned.
Adam: But you're forgetting that there's more to choosing a career than making money. Countney loves art and that's what's important. Even if she's not rolling in dough, she'll be happy and emotionally satisfied.
Beth: But she'll have bills to pay. It's going to be hard for her to sustain a decent lifestyle on what an artist makes.
highlight n. 最重要的部份/最精采的部份
=> the most exciting/interesting
eg: Carl has laugh every Friday with his best friend, Tom. It's the highlight of his week.
eg: Visiting the Eiffel Tower is one of the highlights of the city tour of Paris.
eg: Highlights of the football game will be shown on the evening news.
make ends meet 收支相抵
=> have enough money to buy the things that you need
eg: The poor farmer has to work in the fields every day just to make ends meet.
dough n. (俚)錢/現款
roll in dough 很有錢/賺大錢
=> make a lot of money
eg: Ronnie is rolling in dough now that he owns three successful restaurants.
eg: Henry is now rolling in dough after the successful opening of his own computer company.
eg: Betty might be dressed simply, but actually she's rolling in dough.
decent 像樣的/還不錯的/過得去的
=> regular/normal
eg: As a musician, it is hard to make a decent wage unless you are very popular.
eg: This old lady lives in a decent apartment.
eg: The homeless child is now living in decent conditions with his foster family(寄養家庭).
decent adj. 正派的
eg: Eric finally found a decent job.
declare
=> choose
//== Chat room ==//
decent adj. 像樣的/還不錯的
a decent lifestyle 舒服的生活
descent n. 下降/降落
=> drop/fall
descent 血統/遺傳
=> ancestry
eg: of German-British descent 德國和英國的後裔
descendant
dissent v. 反對/不贊同
=> to disagree
//== Grammer on th go ==//
But you're forgetting that there's more to choosing a career than making money.
there's more to choosing something than something else
=> remind people to have a great perspective on something
=> sometimes it's easy to get trapped into a narrow way of thinking
=> when this happen, it's good to be reminded to take a wide of point of view
=> not to be so limited in our perspective
eg: There's more to being a good student than getting high test scores.
eg: There's more to be a pet-owner than giving your animal food and water.
Is it more important to work at a job that pays well or one that makes you happy?
Every day millions of people wake up, get dressed and go to work. For some, time spent on a project at work is the highlight of their day, but for others, the happiness doesn't come until payday. The average worker spends about 2,140 hours a year at work. Should all this time spent working bring joy to the soul or should it just be endured for the benefits the money brings?
Conversation A
Beth: Hey, Adam. I'm worried about my sister Courtney. She's in college and has just declared art as her major.
Adam: Why does that worry you? I've seen her stuff. She's very talented.
Beth: I know. But I'm afraid that once she graduates she won't be able to make ends meet. Most artists only make about 60 percent of what the average worker makes a year. Plus, it's harder for art majors to find full-time work. But she doesn't seem too concerned.
Adam: But you're forgetting that there's more to choosing a career than making money. Countney loves art and that's what's important. Even if she's not rolling in dough, she'll be happy and emotionally satisfied.
Beth: But she'll have bills to pay. It's going to be hard for her to sustain a decent lifestyle on what an artist makes.
highlight n. 最重要的部份/最精采的部份
=> the most exciting/interesting
eg: Carl has laugh every Friday with his best friend, Tom. It's the highlight of his week.
eg: Visiting the Eiffel Tower is one of the highlights of the city tour of Paris.
eg: Highlights of the football game will be shown on the evening news.
make ends meet 收支相抵
=> have enough money to buy the things that you need
eg: The poor farmer has to work in the fields every day just to make ends meet.
dough n. (俚)錢/現款
roll in dough 很有錢/賺大錢
=> make a lot of money
eg: Ronnie is rolling in dough now that he owns three successful restaurants.
eg: Henry is now rolling in dough after the successful opening of his own computer company.
eg: Betty might be dressed simply, but actually she's rolling in dough.
decent 像樣的/還不錯的/過得去的
=> regular/normal
eg: As a musician, it is hard to make a decent wage unless you are very popular.
eg: This old lady lives in a decent apartment.
eg: The homeless child is now living in decent conditions with his foster family(寄養家庭).
decent adj. 正派的
eg: Eric finally found a decent job.
declare
=> choose
//== Chat room ==//
decent adj. 像樣的/還不錯的
a decent lifestyle 舒服的生活
descent n. 下降/降落
=> drop/fall
descent 血統/遺傳
=> ancestry
eg: of German-British descent 德國和英國的後裔
descendant
dissent v. 反對/不贊同
=> to disagree
//== Grammer on th go ==//
But you're forgetting that there's more to choosing a career than making money.
there's more to choosing something than something else
=> remind people to have a great perspective on something
=> sometimes it's easy to get trapped into a narrow way of thinking
=> when this happen, it's good to be reminded to take a wide of point of view
=> not to be so limited in our perspective
eg: There's more to being a good student than getting high test scores.
eg: There's more to be a pet-owner than giving your animal food and water.
2009年8月20日 星期四
20090819 -- Improve Your Business With Bricks (2)
Improve Your Business With Bricks
Most companies face their problems by holding meetings. Unfortunately, meetings are not always the best way to resolve problems. Meetings can make it difficult for everyone to participate and can lead people to oversimplify problems. As a result, ideas are lost, misunderstandings occur, and some opinions are ignored. LEGO Serious Play uses play to overcome these difficulties. Participants use bricks to build models that show how they and their organization work. This is done over several rounds of building and then talking about what has been made.
There are many advantages to dealing with problems through play. While playing, everyone gets to participate. More importantly, the process helps people examine problems from different points of view. Does it work? "Oh, it really works," says David Gauntlett, a university professor and Serious Play researcher. "It gets people thinking and responding to each other in a different way."
You never know. The answer to your next problem may not be in discussion or a meeting. It may be in the toy box.
unfortunately adv.
=> it's too bad.
eg: Unfortunately, I'm afraid I don't know when Mrs. Stevens will be back in the office.
resolve v. 解決爭端/問題/危險
=> solve, bring it to an end, come to an agreement
eg: Sara wants to resolve the argument between her brothers as quickly as possible.
eg: We need to resolve our conflicts so we can really work as a team.
resolve v. 下定決心
eg: Hank resolved that he would walk 2 miles every day, but he never did.
oversimplification n.過度簡化
oversimplify v. 過度簡化
=> make it too easy
eg: People often try to oversimplify problems, but in the end, that is not helpful.
advantage n. 優點
=> good point/part
eg: Chandra's biggest advantage is her speed. She is an amazing runner.
eg: One of the advantages of traveling in an RV is the freedom it gives you.
eg: Years of experience gave Victor an advantage over his competitors.
respond v. 回應
=> communicate
eg: Erich will respond to your email later today.
//== Chat room ==//
toy box
think outside the box 天馬行空的想
=> box:框架(象徵社會上的傳統規範/限制)
=> use your imagination instead of thinking a idea or a method that has been used
=> try to think a new one
=> If you work for a business, then you maybe think outside the box and come up with a new idea
=> that will make your business attractive
=> creative, look for new possibility
=> look at something from a new perspective
critical adj. 批判的
critical thinking 批判性思考
=> critical:carefully examine something
=> put a lot of efforts into thinking
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Meetings can make it difficult for everyone to participate.
=> Meetings can become a situation where it's hard for everyone to participate.
make it difficult for someone to ...
=> hard for someone to do something
=> to describe how a challenging situations is because of something else
eg: Janice's small income makes it hard for her to play all her monthly bills.
eg: The loud music from the party next door made it hard for Clarence to fall asleep.
Most companies face their problems by holding meetings. Unfortunately, meetings are not always the best way to resolve problems. Meetings can make it difficult for everyone to participate and can lead people to oversimplify problems. As a result, ideas are lost, misunderstandings occur, and some opinions are ignored. LEGO Serious Play uses play to overcome these difficulties. Participants use bricks to build models that show how they and their organization work. This is done over several rounds of building and then talking about what has been made.
There are many advantages to dealing with problems through play. While playing, everyone gets to participate. More importantly, the process helps people examine problems from different points of view. Does it work? "Oh, it really works," says David Gauntlett, a university professor and Serious Play researcher. "It gets people thinking and responding to each other in a different way."
You never know. The answer to your next problem may not be in discussion or a meeting. It may be in the toy box.
unfortunately adv.
=> it's too bad.
eg: Unfortunately, I'm afraid I don't know when Mrs. Stevens will be back in the office.
resolve v. 解決爭端/問題/危險
=> solve, bring it to an end, come to an agreement
eg: Sara wants to resolve the argument between her brothers as quickly as possible.
eg: We need to resolve our conflicts so we can really work as a team.
resolve v. 下定決心
eg: Hank resolved that he would walk 2 miles every day, but he never did.
oversimplification n.過度簡化
oversimplify v. 過度簡化
=> make it too easy
eg: People often try to oversimplify problems, but in the end, that is not helpful.
advantage n. 優點
=> good point/part
eg: Chandra's biggest advantage is her speed. She is an amazing runner.
eg: One of the advantages of traveling in an RV is the freedom it gives you.
eg: Years of experience gave Victor an advantage over his competitors.
respond v. 回應
=> communicate
eg: Erich will respond to your email later today.
//== Chat room ==//
toy box
think outside the box 天馬行空的想
=> box:框架(象徵社會上的傳統規範/限制)
=> use your imagination instead of thinking a idea or a method that has been used
=> try to think a new one
=> If you work for a business, then you maybe think outside the box and come up with a new idea
=> that will make your business attractive
=> creative, look for new possibility
=> look at something from a new perspective
critical adj. 批判的
critical thinking 批判性思考
=> critical:carefully examine something
=> put a lot of efforts into thinking
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Meetings can make it difficult for everyone to participate.
=> Meetings can become a situation where it's hard for everyone to participate.
make it difficult for someone to ...
=> hard for someone to do something
=> to describe how a challenging situations is because of something else
eg: Janice's small income makes it hard for her to play all her monthly bills.
eg: The loud music from the party next door made it hard for Clarence to fall asleep.
2009年8月19日 星期三
20090818 -- Improve Your Business With Bricks (1)
Improve Your Business With Bricks
LEGO toys are not just for children anymore
Since 1958, children have loved LEGO bricks, and they are not alone. Parents and teachers are also big fans of the colorful toys. In fact, the bricks are so popular that they have been named "Toy of the Century" – twice!
The popularity of LEGO toys should be no surprise. The LEGO Group has spent much of its history focusing on fun, high-quality toys. Playing with their bricks can improve creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Even the name LEGO – taken from the Danish term leg godt – means "play well."
But LEGO bricks are just toys, right? Wrong. Children, as it turns out, aren't the only people who can benefit from playing with the bricks. In 1995, the LEGO Group's owner wanted to improve the way his company made decisions. With the help of university researchers, LEGO Serious PLAY(LSP) was born. As its heart, LEGO Serious PLAY is a process for improving business performance. But it is also about playing with bricks - seriously.
fan n. 愛好者/迷
eg: I've been a Boston Red Sox fan since I was a kid.
eg: Many baseball fans stayed up all night to watch Chien-Ming play last night.
eg: Marco is a big fan of sci-fi movies(科幻片). He has the whole collection of "Star Trek" movies.
popularity n. 受歡迎
popular adj. 受歡迎的
eg: She is America's most popular singer.
eg: The band "Wham" used to be very popular in the 80's.
eg: The scandal really hurt the singer's popularity.
university n. 大學
eg: Students will be starting their university exams next week.
process n. 過程
eg: The process of learning is actually more important than the result.
eg: Learning how to drive is a painful process for me.
eg: The doctor used some medicine to speed up the healing process.
//== Chat room ==//
as its heart 問題的核心/根源
=> the core of the most important part of something
the heart of the matter 問題的核心/根源
=> get the most important part of something
take heart 鼓勵別人/幫別人加油打氣
=> If someone fail the exam, you can say "take heart".
eg: Take heart. 振作起來，再接再厲。
take to heart 聽進去/銘記在心
=> take something seriously and to be affected by it
=> If someone gives me tips on how to be a better tennis player,
=> and then I will take that information to heart
=> so I will try to follow the advise I was given
with all one's heart 全新全意地
=> put a lof of effort on something
eg: I play tennis with all my heart.
with half a heart 隨隨便便地/部熱心地/興趣不大地
=> not put much effort
halfhearted adj. 興趣不大的
=> someone doesn't give much effort
eg: make a halfhearted attemp at playing baseball
LEGO toys are not just for children anymore
Since 1958, children have loved LEGO bricks, and they are not alone. Parents and teachers are also big fans of the colorful toys. In fact, the bricks are so popular that they have been named "Toy of the Century" – twice!
The popularity of LEGO toys should be no surprise. The LEGO Group has spent much of its history focusing on fun, high-quality toys. Playing with their bricks can improve creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Even the name LEGO – taken from the Danish term leg godt – means "play well."
But LEGO bricks are just toys, right? Wrong. Children, as it turns out, aren't the only people who can benefit from playing with the bricks. In 1995, the LEGO Group's owner wanted to improve the way his company made decisions. With the help of university researchers, LEGO Serious PLAY(LSP) was born. As its heart, LEGO Serious PLAY is a process for improving business performance. But it is also about playing with bricks - seriously.
fan n. 愛好者/迷
eg: I've been a Boston Red Sox fan since I was a kid.
eg: Many baseball fans stayed up all night to watch Chien-Ming play last night.
eg: Marco is a big fan of sci-fi movies(科幻片). He has the whole collection of "Star Trek" movies.
popularity n. 受歡迎
popular adj. 受歡迎的
eg: She is America's most popular singer.
eg: The band "Wham" used to be very popular in the 80's.
eg: The scandal really hurt the singer's popularity.
university n. 大學
eg: Students will be starting their university exams next week.
process n. 過程
eg: The process of learning is actually more important than the result.
eg: Learning how to drive is a painful process for me.
eg: The doctor used some medicine to speed up the healing process.
//== Chat room ==//
as its heart 問題的核心/根源
=> the core of the most important part of something
the heart of the matter 問題的核心/根源
=> get the most important part of something
take heart 鼓勵別人/幫別人加油打氣
=> If someone fail the exam, you can say "take heart".
eg: Take heart. 振作起來，再接再厲。
take to heart 聽進去/銘記在心
=> take something seriously and to be affected by it
=> If someone gives me tips on how to be a better tennis player,
=> and then I will take that information to heart
=> so I will try to follow the advise I was given
with all one's heart 全新全意地
=> put a lof of effort on something
eg: I play tennis with all my heart.
with half a heart 隨隨便便地/部熱心地/興趣不大地
=> not put much effort
halfhearted adj. 興趣不大的
=> someone doesn't give much effort
eg: make a halfhearted attemp at playing baseball
2009年8月18日 星期二
外國媒體所拍攝的莫拉克颱風
We are so lucky. Cherish what we have.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/typhoon_morakot.html
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/typhoon_morakot.html
20090817 -- The Life of Bees (2)
The Life of Bees
When speaking of how people are dependent on bees for survival, we aren't talking about honey or beeswax. Apirists, people who raise bees, keep them for more than just their honey. They contract their bees out to farmers to pollinate their crops. In fact, without bees, we would not be able to eat many fruits and vegetables, including almonds, onions, melons and pumpskins. How do bees pollinate plants? They frequent flowers to collect nectar and pollen to use as food.
As bees travel from flower to flower picking up new pollen, they drop off some of the pollen they've already collect. Plants then use this pollen to reproduce. Both bees and flowers benefit from this process, and so do we. In the United States, bees pollinate 15 to 30 percent of the food people eat.
So the next time you see a bee buzzing around, remember that it's doing more than just making life a little sweeter.
depend v. 依靠
dependent adj. 依靠的/依賴的
be dependent on something
eg: The young child is still dependent on his mother for all of his daily needs.
eg: Georgia is really dependent on her parents.
eg: The future of the company is dependent on the success of this new product.
pollination n. 授粉
pollinate v. 授粉
eg: Butterflies and moths help pollinate the flowers in his field.
eg: Birds and butterflies pollinate plants by carrying pollen among flowers.
eg: Many insects are necessary for pollination.
pollen n. 花粉
eg: Bill sneezes whenever he comes in contact with dust or pollen.
eg: Larry is allergic to pollen and dust.
drop off 放下/留下/落下
eg: The mailman stopped to dropped off some mail for the shop owner.
eg: Can you drop me off at the bus stop on your way home.
eg: We dropped our luggage off at the hotel and went sight-seeing.
//== Chat room ==//
apirist
= beekeeper 養蜂人
zookeeper 動物園管理員
shopkeeper 商店老闆
innkeeper 小旅館老闆
housekeeper女管家
=> someone is employed to do clean task. Keep the inside of the building clean
groundkeeper 運動場或是花園的管理員
=> take care of ground, groundkeeper may work at park or any places
that include lots of outside area
=> keep the outside area
bookkeeper 主計
=> a person at a company or a business who keeps record of the money that has been spent and received
goalkeeper 足球/區棍球守門員
=> a player prevents the ball from going into the goal
peacekeeper 交戰國的停火執行小組
=> someone who promotes peace
=> a member of military force, someone is protecting people from danger or keeping them in peace
eg: UN peacekeeper 聯合國和平部隊
//== Grammer on the go ==//
So the next time you see a bee buzzing around, remember that it's
doing more than just making life a little sweeter.
doing more than just Ving
=> show a situation or a person action is not as simple as others may think
=> just is for emphasis
eg: The assistant is doing more than just making coffee.
eg: Being a fashion model is more than just standing in front of a camera and looking pretty.
When speaking of how people are dependent on bees for survival, we aren't talking about honey or beeswax. Apirists, people who raise bees, keep them for more than just their honey. They contract their bees out to farmers to pollinate their crops. In fact, without bees, we would not be able to eat many fruits and vegetables, including almonds, onions, melons and pumpskins. How do bees pollinate plants? They frequent flowers to collect nectar and pollen to use as food.
As bees travel from flower to flower picking up new pollen, they drop off some of the pollen they've already collect. Plants then use this pollen to reproduce. Both bees and flowers benefit from this process, and so do we. In the United States, bees pollinate 15 to 30 percent of the food people eat.
So the next time you see a bee buzzing around, remember that it's doing more than just making life a little sweeter.
depend v. 依靠
dependent adj. 依靠的/依賴的
be dependent on something
eg: The young child is still dependent on his mother for all of his daily needs.
eg: Georgia is really dependent on her parents.
eg: The future of the company is dependent on the success of this new product.
pollination n. 授粉
pollinate v. 授粉
eg: Butterflies and moths help pollinate the flowers in his field.
eg: Birds and butterflies pollinate plants by carrying pollen among flowers.
eg: Many insects are necessary for pollination.
pollen n. 花粉
eg: Bill sneezes whenever he comes in contact with dust or pollen.
eg: Larry is allergic to pollen and dust.
drop off 放下/留下/落下
eg: The mailman stopped to dropped off some mail for the shop owner.
eg: Can you drop me off at the bus stop on your way home.
eg: We dropped our luggage off at the hotel and went sight-seeing.
//== Chat room ==//
apirist
= beekeeper 養蜂人
zookeeper 動物園管理員
shopkeeper 商店老闆
innkeeper 小旅館老闆
housekeeper女管家
=> someone is employed to do clean task. Keep the inside of the building clean
groundkeeper 運動場或是花園的管理員
=> take care of ground, groundkeeper may work at park or any places
that include lots of outside area
=> keep the outside area
bookkeeper 主計
=> a person at a company or a business who keeps record of the money that has been spent and received
goalkeeper 足球/區棍球守門員
=> a player prevents the ball from going into the goal
peacekeeper 交戰國的停火執行小組
=> someone who promotes peace
=> a member of military force, someone is protecting people from danger or keeping them in peace
eg: UN peacekeeper 聯合國和平部隊
//== Grammer on the go ==//
So the next time you see a bee buzzing around, remember that it's
doing more than just making life a little sweeter.
doing more than just Ving
=> show a situation or a person action is not as simple as others may think
=> just is for emphasis
eg: The assistant is doing more than just making coffee.
eg: Being a fashion model is more than just standing in front of a camera and looking pretty.
2009年8月17日 星期一
20090816 -- The Life of Bees (1)
The Life of Bees
Bees do more than make your life sweeter
If the bee disappears, people will soon follow. Though this statement might be somewhat exaggerated, the world has recently been reminded of how important bees really are. A strange phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is making bees disappear in various places around the globe. In some cases, entire colonies have disappeared. The Western honeybee, one of the most well-known bee species, has been particularly affected. And, according to some studies, CCD has the potential to cause billions of dollars in losses.
Why are these small, fuzzy insects so vital to the world? Bees do something that no other insect can do - they make honey. Honey contains everything needed to sustain life - including water! But this sweet substance is just one of the many products given to us by bees. Most bee species also produce beeswax, which is found in hundreds of products such as candles, soaps and some skin creams.
ex-向外
exaggerate v. 誇張/言過其實
eg: Kimmy often exaggerates her stories so that people think she is more interesting.
eg: The side-effect of teh treatment has been greatly exaggerated.!
eg: I'm not exaggerating; tonight's dessert is the best I've ever had!
phenomenon n. 現象/特殊的事物
複數型: phenomena
=> event/strange thing that happens offten in the nature
eg: John experienced natural phenomenon in his village when it snowed for the first time in 50 years.
eg: Racism(種族主義) is not a recent phenomenon.
eg: The lining-up of the major planets of the solar system is a rare phenomenon.
vital adj. 重要的/絕對不可缺少的
=> important
eg: Joseph is a vital part of our company. We can't afford to lose him.
eg: The sales department plays a vital role in our company.
eg: It is vital to get clean water and food supplies to this flooded area immediately.
sustain v. 維持/供養/支援
=> maintain/continue
eg: We need lots of water to sustain us on our hike across the desert.
If the bee disappears, people will soon follow.
=> If the bee disappears, so do people.
colony n. 【生】集群/群體/菌落
beeswax n. 蜜蠟
puzzle:
1. What kind of bee is good for your health?
=> vitamin B
2. What do you call a bee born in may?
=> maybe
3. What did the mother bee say to another little bee
=> behind yourself
//== Chat room ==//
If the bee disappears, people will soon follow.
=> here the bee refers to all bees
= If bees disappears, people will soon follow.
the
=> 定冠詞的代表用法：
=> 將定冠詞加在單數普通名詞前面，表示那個名詞所代表的種類
=> to indicate a whole class of something, often used in animal,
=> but can used in another noun as well. Especially invention or instrument
eg: The shark is a dangerous animal.
=> Here the shark refers to that all sharks in genearal
eg: The computer has changed the way students do shoolwork.
eg: The violin is difficult to play.
eg: Tha cat is a very independent animal.
= All cats are very independent animal.
eg: I can play the piano. (the piano 指任何一台鋼琴)
man
=> mean all people
//== Did you know ==//
Honey is actually the product of nectar being regurgitated and dehydrafted by the bees several times, which gives it its thick consistency.
- Bees are the only species that produces human food.
- Honey is the only food that contains every nutrient that a human need to survive; it even contains water.
- One teaspoon of honey packs enough energy for a single bee to fly around the world!
Bees do more than make your life sweeter
If the bee disappears, people will soon follow. Though this statement might be somewhat exaggerated, the world has recently been reminded of how important bees really are. A strange phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is making bees disappear in various places around the globe. In some cases, entire colonies have disappeared. The Western honeybee, one of the most well-known bee species, has been particularly affected. And, according to some studies, CCD has the potential to cause billions of dollars in losses.
Why are these small, fuzzy insects so vital to the world? Bees do something that no other insect can do - they make honey. Honey contains everything needed to sustain life - including water! But this sweet substance is just one of the many products given to us by bees. Most bee species also produce beeswax, which is found in hundreds of products such as candles, soaps and some skin creams.
ex-向外
exaggerate v. 誇張/言過其實
eg: Kimmy often exaggerates her stories so that people think she is more interesting.
eg: The side-effect of teh treatment has been greatly exaggerated.!
eg: I'm not exaggerating; tonight's dessert is the best I've ever had!
phenomenon n. 現象/特殊的事物
複數型: phenomena
=> event/strange thing that happens offten in the nature
eg: John experienced natural phenomenon in his village when it snowed for the first time in 50 years.
eg: Racism(種族主義) is not a recent phenomenon.
eg: The lining-up of the major planets of the solar system is a rare phenomenon.
vital adj. 重要的/絕對不可缺少的
=> important
eg: Joseph is a vital part of our company. We can't afford to lose him.
eg: The sales department plays a vital role in our company.
eg: It is vital to get clean water and food supplies to this flooded area immediately.
sustain v. 維持/供養/支援
=> maintain/continue
eg: We need lots of water to sustain us on our hike across the desert.
If the bee disappears, people will soon follow.
=> If the bee disappears, so do people.
colony n. 【生】集群/群體/菌落
beeswax n. 蜜蠟
puzzle:
1. What kind of bee is good for your health?
=> vitamin B
2. What do you call a bee born in may?
=> maybe
3. What did the mother bee say to another little bee
=> behind yourself
//== Chat room ==//
If the bee disappears, people will soon follow.
=> here the bee refers to all bees
= If bees disappears, people will soon follow.
the
=> 定冠詞的代表用法：
=> 將定冠詞加在單數普通名詞前面，表示那個名詞所代表的種類
=> to indicate a whole class of something, often used in animal,
=> but can used in another noun as well. Especially invention or instrument
eg: The shark is a dangerous animal.
=> Here the shark refers to that all sharks in genearal
eg: The computer has changed the way students do shoolwork.
eg: The violin is difficult to play.
eg: Tha cat is a very independent animal.
= All cats are very independent animal.
eg: I can play the piano. (the piano 指任何一台鋼琴)
man
=> mean all people
//== Did you know ==//
Honey is actually the product of nectar being regurgitated and dehydrafted by the bees several times, which gives it its thick consistency.
- Bees are the only species that produces human food.
- Honey is the only food that contains every nutrient that a human need to survive; it even contains water.
- One teaspoon of honey packs enough energy for a single bee to fly around the world!
[白木屋捐款活動] 您祈福，我捐款
[白木屋捐款活動] 您祈福，我捐款
活動網址
http://wwhlove88.pixnet.net/blog/post/126264/20
活動辦法：
於民國98年8月21日24:00前，在本篇文章迴響您對88水災受災戶的祈福文，祈福文字數須超過30字，只要網友回文祈福，白木屋廣告行銷企劃部將相對捐出新台幣5元，投入賑災。歡迎網友用心回文，用力祈福
參加步驟：
1.於本篇文章按下"迴響
2.撰寫30字以上的對88受災戶的祈福文成送出
3.完成送出
活動網址
http://wwhlove88.pixnet.net/blog/post/126264/20
活動辦法：
於民國98年8月21日24:00前，在本篇文章迴響您對88水災受災戶的祈福文，祈福文字數須超過30字，只要網友回文祈福，白木屋廣告行銷企劃部將相對捐出新台幣5元，投入賑災。歡迎網友用心回文，用力祈福
參加步驟：
1.於本篇文章按下"迴響
2.撰寫30字以上的對88受災戶的祈福文成送出
3.完成送出
2009年8月15日 星期六
20090815 -- Get Ready, Get Set, Get Muddy! (1)
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Muddy!
As adventure races gain popularity, the Muddy Buddy stands out
You stand at the starting line, ready to meet the challenge that lies ahead. In a few moments you will take on the Muddy Buddy. This unique and entertaining race will have you smiling – and dirty –in no time.
Unlike a traditional race, the Muddy Buddy requires each racer to compete with a partner. The "buddies" take turns running and riding a bicycle over a six- to seven-mile course. Along the way, they come across five obstacles. Racers work to overcome these obstacles while taking turns running and biking.
For most teams though, the best part of the race comes at the end. Here, partners must crawl together through a 60-foot-long mud pit. Smiling racers are covered from head to toe in mud when they finally cross the finish line. The race is all in fun. After the race, awards are given to the fastest teams, And one award is even given to the team wearing the best costume. Every muddy buddy feels like a winner, albeit a muddy one!
challenge n. 挑戰
=> a difficult task to do
eg: Although the math test was a challenge, Stacy got an A because she studied hard.
obstacle n. 障礙物
=> anything in your path that make progross slow/difficult
eg: Learning English was the only obstacle Frances had to overcome in order to study in America.
eg: The rocks on the road were the main obstacles to the truck trying to reach the village.
eg: We can overcome any obstacle if we work as a team.
crawl v. 爬
eg: Before babies learn to walk, they must first learn to crawl.
costume n. 表演服裝/戲服
=> clothing
eg: The restaurant is known for making its stuff dress in funny costumes.
eg: The play's costumes are mostly hand-made by the students' moms.
eg: The costumes in the movie really took the audience back to the medieval times(中古世紀).
albeit prep. 儘管/雖然(正式的用字)
=> 原先為all be it連在一起講
eg: Teaching is a demanding, albeit a rewarding job. 教書是一份很耗心力但是很有成就感的工作
eg: The mayor tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to get the proposal passed by the council.
buddy n. 好朋友/夥伴/搭擋
=> call your good friend buddy
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Muddy!
=>原來的句子: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
//== Chat room ==//
take turns + Ving 輪流
=> alternate
=> to go back and forth between two people
my turn 輪到我
your turn 輪到你
Whose turn is it? 輪到誰
take a bad turn 狀況惡化
=> change to the worse, it got worse
take a turn for the worse/better (健康狀況)情況惡化/好轉
eg: A patient take a turn for the better.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Racers work to overcome these obstacles while taking turns running and biking.
=> Racers work to overcome these obstacles while they are taking turns running and biking.
conjection + Ving 兩個句子的主詞相同時，可以用此形式來簡化句子
while taking turns running and biking
(conjection)+( Ving )
before
eg: Before going to bed, Jim always eats a snack.
after
eg: After studying in Italy, Laura became interested in fashion.
since
eg: Emma has been more responsible since coming back from college.
when
eg: When driving in the rain, be sure you keep a safe distance with
the car in front of you.
//== More Info ==//
When the Muddy Buddy race started in 1999, about 600 people participated. Ten years later, there were over 20,000 racers. Some of the challenges facing Muddy Buddy racers include walking across a balance beam, climbing a wall, and sliding down a 30-foot slide.
Children can enjoy the Muddy Buddy too. There is a special race for them called the Mini Muddy Buddy.
As adventure races gain popularity, the Muddy Buddy stands out
You stand at the starting line, ready to meet the challenge that lies ahead. In a few moments you will take on the Muddy Buddy. This unique and entertaining race will have you smiling – and dirty –in no time.
Unlike a traditional race, the Muddy Buddy requires each racer to compete with a partner. The "buddies" take turns running and riding a bicycle over a six- to seven-mile course. Along the way, they come across five obstacles. Racers work to overcome these obstacles while taking turns running and biking.
For most teams though, the best part of the race comes at the end. Here, partners must crawl together through a 60-foot-long mud pit. Smiling racers are covered from head to toe in mud when they finally cross the finish line. The race is all in fun. After the race, awards are given to the fastest teams, And one award is even given to the team wearing the best costume. Every muddy buddy feels like a winner, albeit a muddy one!
challenge n. 挑戰
=> a difficult task to do
eg: Although the math test was a challenge, Stacy got an A because she studied hard.
obstacle n. 障礙物
=> anything in your path that make progross slow/difficult
eg: Learning English was the only obstacle Frances had to overcome in order to study in America.
eg: The rocks on the road were the main obstacles to the truck trying to reach the village.
eg: We can overcome any obstacle if we work as a team.
crawl v. 爬
eg: Before babies learn to walk, they must first learn to crawl.
costume n. 表演服裝/戲服
=> clothing
eg: The restaurant is known for making its stuff dress in funny costumes.
eg: The play's costumes are mostly hand-made by the students' moms.
eg: The costumes in the movie really took the audience back to the medieval times(中古世紀).
albeit prep. 儘管/雖然(正式的用字)
=> 原先為all be it連在一起講
eg: Teaching is a demanding, albeit a rewarding job. 教書是一份很耗心力但是很有成就感的工作
eg: The mayor tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to get the proposal passed by the council.
buddy n. 好朋友/夥伴/搭擋
=> call your good friend buddy
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Muddy!
=>原來的句子: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
//== Chat room ==//
take turns + Ving 輪流
=> alternate
=> to go back and forth between two people
my turn 輪到我
your turn 輪到你
Whose turn is it? 輪到誰
take a bad turn 狀況惡化
=> change to the worse, it got worse
take a turn for the worse/better (健康狀況)情況惡化/好轉
eg: A patient take a turn for the better.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Racers work to overcome these obstacles while taking turns running and biking.
=> Racers work to overcome these obstacles while they are taking turns running and biking.
conjection + Ving 兩個句子的主詞相同時，可以用此形式來簡化句子
while taking turns running and biking
(conjection)+( Ving )
before
eg: Before going to bed, Jim always eats a snack.
after
eg: After studying in Italy, Laura became interested in fashion.
since
eg: Emma has been more responsible since coming back from college.
when
eg: When driving in the rain, be sure you keep a safe distance with
the car in front of you.
//== More Info ==//
When the Muddy Buddy race started in 1999, about 600 people participated. Ten years later, there were over 20,000 racers. Some of the challenges facing Muddy Buddy racers include walking across a balance beam, climbing a wall, and sliding down a 30-foot slide.
Children can enjoy the Muddy Buddy too. There is a special race for them called the Mini Muddy Buddy.
2009年8月14日 星期五
20090814 -- Cruising Down to Mexico (3)
Cruising Down to Mexico
A diver's paradise
We arrived next at Mexico's largest island, Cozumel. Historically, the area was an important center of worship for the Maya. The region later fell into decline and remained that way until underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau discovered it in the early 1960s. Once again, the island came to life as tourists visited what Cousteau called, "one of the greatest diving destinations in the world!"
An undersea garden
To view the underwater wonders, we boarded a much smaller boat and motored an hour out to sea to reach the world-famous Palancar Reef. With snorkels on, we jumped into the warm water and began drifting above the world's second largest barrier reef system. Sea turtles and brightly colored reef fish immediately became visible. Even more impressive than sea creatures, though, was the reef itself! The giant coral mountain looked like an undersea garden, boasting sea fans and sponges in brilliant shades of purples, oranges and other amazing colors. As tempting as it was to bring back a piece of coral as a souvenir, the reef is protected. Instead, I took lots of underwater pictures to go along with my memories of Cousteau's beloved Palancar Reef.
come to life 甦醒過來/活潑起來
=> become animated
eg: The sleepy Mexican town comes to life each day after the sun goes down.
eg: Kate is quiet at home, but when she's with her friends, she comes to life.
eg: The dull party finally came to life when the band arrived.
snorkel n. 潛艇換氣裝置
eg: You need to wear a mask and snorkel when you go swimming so you can see all the fish.
coral Un. 珊瑚
eg: coral reefs 珊瑚礁
eg: The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world.
eg: a coral necklace 珊瑚項鍊
eg: You'll find many kinds of fish around coral reefs.
coral adj. 珊瑚色的
eg: Terry wore a coral necktie with a grey shirt.
temp v. 誘惑/引誘
tempting adj. 誘惑人的/吸引人的/令人躍躍欲試的
=> create a desire for you to do something that you probably shouldn't do
eg: It's tempting to have dessert every day, but you will gain weight if you eat too many sweets.
eg: The chocolate mousse looks so tempting.
eg: Your invitation is very tempting, but I have to pass this time.
boast v. 自吹自擂/誇耀
eg: My mother boasts her hand-made cakes.
(我媽媽以她的手工蛋糕為自豪)
sea fan n. 海扇/扇珊瑚
sponge n. 海綿
//== Chat room ==//
drift off 打盹
=> fall asleep
=> doze off
drift away/apart 在水中緩慢的漂流，越漂越遠(也抽象的用作朋友之間逐漸的疏遠)
eg: We drift apart after graduating.
catch one's drift 了解某人/聽得懂某人說的話
A diver's paradise
We arrived next at Mexico's largest island, Cozumel. Historically, the area was an important center of worship for the Maya. The region later fell into decline and remained that way until underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau discovered it in the early 1960s. Once again, the island came to life as tourists visited what Cousteau called, "one of the greatest diving destinations in the world!"
An undersea garden
To view the underwater wonders, we boarded a much smaller boat and motored an hour out to sea to reach the world-famous Palancar Reef. With snorkels on, we jumped into the warm water and began drifting above the world's second largest barrier reef system. Sea turtles and brightly colored reef fish immediately became visible. Even more impressive than sea creatures, though, was the reef itself! The giant coral mountain looked like an undersea garden, boasting sea fans and sponges in brilliant shades of purples, oranges and other amazing colors. As tempting as it was to bring back a piece of coral as a souvenir, the reef is protected. Instead, I took lots of underwater pictures to go along with my memories of Cousteau's beloved Palancar Reef.
come to life 甦醒過來/活潑起來
=> become animated
eg: The sleepy Mexican town comes to life each day after the sun goes down.
eg: Kate is quiet at home, but when she's with her friends, she comes to life.
eg: The dull party finally came to life when the band arrived.
snorkel n. 潛艇換氣裝置
eg: You need to wear a mask and snorkel when you go swimming so you can see all the fish.
coral Un. 珊瑚
eg: coral reefs 珊瑚礁
eg: The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world.
eg: a coral necklace 珊瑚項鍊
eg: You'll find many kinds of fish around coral reefs.
coral adj. 珊瑚色的
eg: Terry wore a coral necktie with a grey shirt.
temp v. 誘惑/引誘
tempting adj. 誘惑人的/吸引人的/令人躍躍欲試的
=> create a desire for you to do something that you probably shouldn't do
eg: It's tempting to have dessert every day, but you will gain weight if you eat too many sweets.
eg: The chocolate mousse looks so tempting.
eg: Your invitation is very tempting, but I have to pass this time.
boast v. 自吹自擂/誇耀
eg: My mother boasts her hand-made cakes.
(我媽媽以她的手工蛋糕為自豪)
sea fan n. 海扇/扇珊瑚
sponge n. 海綿
//== Chat room ==//
drift off 打盹
=> fall asleep
=> doze off
drift away/apart 在水中緩慢的漂流，越漂越遠(也抽象的用作朋友之間逐漸的疏遠)
eg: We drift apart after graduating.
catch one's drift 了解某人/聽得懂某人說的話
2009年8月13日 星期四
20090813 -- Cruising Down to Mexico (2)
Cruising Down to Mexico
"The place of the red corn"
Our first port of call, Costa Maya sits on the southern end of Mexico's Caribbean coast. After disembarking, we traveled inland to Chacchoben, one of the many Mayan ruins that have made the region famous. A 1.5-hour ride through towns, countryside and jungle brought us to a once-thriving city that now lies quietly in ruins. Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the Maya became known for their advances in mathematics and architecture, and for their highly developed calendar. Long considered one of the great civilizations of the Americas, the Maya built magnificent stone cities while Europe was still in the Dark Ages.
Chacchoben, which means "place of the red corn," is one of these ancient cities. Even after the Maya abandoned the city, causing it to fall into ruins, local tribes continued to frequent the area, especially for hunting and farming. Despite these activities, the city basically remained unknow to the outside world until 1972 when American archaeologist Dr. Peter Harrison spotted the ruins from his helicopter. Today visitors can see six excavated buildings and can walk up the steps of the pyramids, which for the Maya, represented stairways to heaven.
dis-離開
disembark v. 靠船豋岸/下飛機
=> leaving the ship
eg: After disembarking in Oahu, Hawaii, we took a plane to one of the smaller islands.
eg: The passengers will be disembarking from deck 5(第五層夾板).
eg: When we arrive at the gate, we'll start to disembark.
disembarkation n. 靠船豋岸/下飛機
eg: The disembarkation will start at 8:30 a.m.
thrive v. 興旺/繁榮
=> to grow healty and strong
eg: The thriving puppy was sick only one month ago.
indigenous adj. 在地的/土生土長的
=> native
indigenous to
eg: The clothing of the indigenous people in this area is bright and colorful.
eg: Kiwi is a fruit that is indigenous to New Zealand.
eg: The local government is trying hard to preserve the indigenous culturess in the area.
ex-向外的
excavate v. 挖出/挖掘
eg: Broken pottery from an ancient civilization was found at the excavated site.
eg: Tons of soil was excavated from the building site.
eg: The excavated tomb of the Chinese emperor(中國皇帝陵寢) is not open to the public.
port of call (航行途中的)停靠港/停泊港/(旅途中的)落腳處/落腳點
inland adv. 在內地/在內陸/向內地/向內陸
eg: travel inland 去內地旅行
ruin n. 廢墟/遺跡
eg: ruins of the temple
magnificent adj. 壯麗的/宏偉的/宏大的
eg: There is a magnificent palace in the city.
Dark Ages (歐洲中世紀)黑暗時代
archaeologist n. 考古學家
stairways n. 樓梯/階梯
eg: The child fell down the stairway when chasing after the other child.
//== Chat room ==//
country 鄉村
=> I live in the country. (O)
=> I live in the countryside. (X)(不會這樣用)
countryside 鄉村的環境
=> the surrounding of the country
eg: The countryside is beautiful
eg: I love the countryside.
jungle n. 叢林
concrete jungle 都會叢林(高樓林立烏煙瘴氣有暴力事件的現代城市)
=> he lives in the city and surrounding by the buildings and he's not pleasant
corporate jungle 企業叢林(形容商場中弱肉強食的競爭環境)
=> refer to a lot of intensive competition and business
"The place of the red corn"
Our first port of call, Costa Maya sits on the southern end of Mexico's Caribbean coast. After disembarking, we traveled inland to Chacchoben, one of the many Mayan ruins that have made the region famous. A 1.5-hour ride through towns, countryside and jungle brought us to a once-thriving city that now lies quietly in ruins. Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the Maya became known for their advances in mathematics and architecture, and for their highly developed calendar. Long considered one of the great civilizations of the Americas, the Maya built magnificent stone cities while Europe was still in the Dark Ages.
Chacchoben, which means "place of the red corn," is one of these ancient cities. Even after the Maya abandoned the city, causing it to fall into ruins, local tribes continued to frequent the area, especially for hunting and farming. Despite these activities, the city basically remained unknow to the outside world until 1972 when American archaeologist Dr. Peter Harrison spotted the ruins from his helicopter. Today visitors can see six excavated buildings and can walk up the steps of the pyramids, which for the Maya, represented stairways to heaven.
dis-離開
disembark v. 靠船豋岸/下飛機
=> leaving the ship
eg: After disembarking in Oahu, Hawaii, we took a plane to one of the smaller islands.
eg: The passengers will be disembarking from deck 5(第五層夾板).
eg: When we arrive at the gate, we'll start to disembark.
disembarkation n. 靠船豋岸/下飛機
eg: The disembarkation will start at 8:30 a.m.
thrive v. 興旺/繁榮
=> to grow healty and strong
eg: The thriving puppy was sick only one month ago.
indigenous adj. 在地的/土生土長的
=> native
indigenous to
eg: The clothing of the indigenous people in this area is bright and colorful.
eg: Kiwi is a fruit that is indigenous to New Zealand.
eg: The local government is trying hard to preserve the indigenous culturess in the area.
ex-向外的
excavate v. 挖出/挖掘
eg: Broken pottery from an ancient civilization was found at the excavated site.
eg: Tons of soil was excavated from the building site.
eg: The excavated tomb of the Chinese emperor(中國皇帝陵寢) is not open to the public.
port of call (航行途中的)停靠港/停泊港/(旅途中的)落腳處/落腳點
inland adv. 在內地/在內陸/向內地/向內陸
eg: travel inland 去內地旅行
ruin n. 廢墟/遺跡
eg: ruins of the temple
magnificent adj. 壯麗的/宏偉的/宏大的
eg: There is a magnificent palace in the city.
Dark Ages (歐洲中世紀)黑暗時代
archaeologist n. 考古學家
stairways n. 樓梯/階梯
eg: The child fell down the stairway when chasing after the other child.
//== Chat room ==//
country 鄉村
=> I live in the country. (O)
=> I live in the countryside. (X)(不會這樣用)
countryside 鄉村的環境
=> the surrounding of the country
eg: The countryside is beautiful
eg: I love the countryside.
jungle n. 叢林
concrete jungle 都會叢林(高樓林立烏煙瘴氣有暴力事件的現代城市)
=> he lives in the city and surrounding by the buildings and he's not pleasant
corporate jungle 企業叢林(形容商場中弱肉強食的競爭環境)
=> refer to a lot of intensive competition and business
2009年8月12日 星期三
郵局救災包裹免郵資
大家發揮愛心，有錢出錢，有物資捐物資。
請大家告訴大家郵局有這樣的救災服務項目，
注意：日期只有8/12到8/20日而已。
===========================================
from:
http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/post_news/post_news_dtl.jsp?news_no=12221&search_type=
中華郵政公司為關懷及協助災民安度困境，經洽紅十字會及屏東、台東縣政府同意協助轉發救災物資，自8月12日起至8月20日止，凡由全台各地寄往中華民國紅十字會臺灣省嘉義、臺南、高雄縣等支會以及屏東、臺東縣政府收之「救災包裹」，全國所有郵局一律免費收寄。
中華郵政表示，救災物資以日常生活用品為主，如乾糧、奶粉、衛生紙、衛生棉、嬰兒尿布、盥洗用品及卡式瓦斯爐等，請寄件人以不褪色筆於包裹封面填寫包裹內容，同時註明「救災包裹免予退回」等字樣並簽名，俾便紅十字會及屏東、臺東縣政府處理轉發。
救災包裹重量及尺寸限制為：
一、 重量限制：每件不超過30公斤。
二、 尺寸限制：最小尺度不得小於信函之最小尺度。最大尺度任何一尺度均不超過1公尺50公分，長度加長度以外最大周圍合計亦不超過3公尺。
相關收件單位、地址、聯絡人及電話：
一、 中華民國紅十字會臺灣省嘉義縣支會：嘉義縣太保市祥和二路東段5號 3樓；江綉麗小姐；電話：05-3621207。
二、 中華民國紅十字會臺灣省臺南縣支會：新營市民治路36號（臺南縣政府中正堂後側2樓）；金衛民先生；電話：06-6353930。
三、 中華民國紅十字會臺灣省高雄縣支會：鳳山市花園街16號；林坤鋒先生；電話：07-7467028
四、 屏東縣政府：屏東市仁愛路98號仁愛國小；社會救助科羅先生；電話：0920-266181。
五、 臺東縣政府：臺東市中山路 276號；社會救助科；電話：089-345451。
聯絡人及電話：郵務處 吳志亮 02-23921310轉2376
請大家告訴大家郵局有這樣的救災服務項目，
注意：日期只有8/12到8/20日而已。
===========================================
from:
http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/post_news/post_news_dtl.jsp?news_no=12221&search_type=
中華郵政公司為關懷及協助災民安度困境，經洽紅十字會及屏東、台東縣政府同意協助轉發救災物資，自8月12日起至8月20日止，凡由全台各地寄往中華民國紅十字會臺灣省嘉義、臺南、高雄縣等支會以及屏東、臺東縣政府收之「救災包裹」，全國所有郵局一律免費收寄。
中華郵政表示，救災物資以日常生活用品為主，如乾糧、奶粉、衛生紙、衛生棉、嬰兒尿布、盥洗用品及卡式瓦斯爐等，請寄件人以不褪色筆於包裹封面填寫包裹內容，同時註明「救災包裹免予退回」等字樣並簽名，俾便紅十字會及屏東、臺東縣政府處理轉發。
救災包裹重量及尺寸限制為：
一、 重量限制：每件不超過30公斤。
二、 尺寸限制：最小尺度不得小於信函之最小尺度。最大尺度任何一尺度均不超過1公尺50公分，長度加長度以外最大周圍合計亦不超過3公尺。
相關收件單位、地址、聯絡人及電話：
一、 中華民國紅十字會臺灣省嘉義縣支會：嘉義縣太保市祥和二路東段5號 3樓；江綉麗小姐；電話：05-3621207。
二、 中華民國紅十字會臺灣省臺南縣支會：新營市民治路36號（臺南縣政府中正堂後側2樓）；金衛民先生；電話：06-6353930。
三、 中華民國紅十字會臺灣省高雄縣支會：鳳山市花園街16號；林坤鋒先生；電話：07-7467028
四、 屏東縣政府：屏東市仁愛路98號仁愛國小；社會救助科羅先生；電話：0920-266181。
五、 臺東縣政府：臺東市中山路 276號；社會救助科；電話：089-345451。
聯絡人及電話：郵務處 吳志亮 02-23921310轉2376
各式各樣的天然災害英文說法
disaster n. 災害
plague n. 瘟疫
famine n. 飢荒
flood n. 洪水
drought n. 乾旱
hurricane n. 颱風
typhoon n. 颱風
tsunami n. 海嘯
tornado n. 龍捲風
cyclone n. 龍捲風
earthquake n. 地震
sandstorm n. 沙塵暴
mudflow/landslide 土石流
forest fire n. 森林大火
hail n. 冰雹
snow storm n. 暴風雪
volcanic explosion n. 火山爆發
a heat wave n. 熱浪
cold current n. 寒流
El - Nino n. 聖嬰現象
plague n. 瘟疫
famine n. 飢荒
flood n. 洪水
drought n. 乾旱
hurricane n. 颱風
typhoon n. 颱風
tsunami n. 海嘯
tornado n. 龍捲風
cyclone n. 龍捲風
earthquake n. 地震
sandstorm n. 沙塵暴
mudflow/landslide 土石流
forest fire n. 森林大火
hail n. 冰雹
snow storm n. 暴風雪
volcanic explosion n. 火山爆發
a heat wave n. 熱浪
cold current n. 寒流
El - Nino n. 聖嬰現象
20090812 -- Cruising Down to Mexico (1)
Cruising Down to Mexico
The trip of a lifetime, both on and under the water!
Every day, cruise ships depart from different places for exotic ports of call. Earlier this year, my husband, Mike, and I were fortunate enough to be on one. Our ship, the Norwegian Spirit, measures 268 m in length and can accommodate 1,996 guests and over 900 crewmembers. This floating city offers everything a passenger could want, including a golf course, a library, an Internet cafe, an art gallery, Broadway-type productions and much more!
Economy vs. luxury travel
In the past, luxury cruises were mainly for the wealthy, but today there' something for almost everyone's budget. Staterooms range from small, inside rooms to suites equipped with a living room; dining room; large, ocean-view balcony; and butler services.
Food, glorious food!
Cruise ships pride themselves on their abundance of good food, and the Spirit live up to that claim. With 11 restaurants to choose from, food was everywhere. The culinary event of the week arrived with the "Chocoholic Buffet" - tables loaded with chocolate masterpieces, all ready to be sampled by happy passengers. Those who choose to go cruising on their next vacation can expect to be entertained and pampered and probably to gain a few pound too!
cruise v. 巡航/巡弋
=> going from place to place on a ship
eg: During our vacation, we'll cruise from Mexico to Belize and then ride a bus to the ruins.
eg: The boat will be cruising around the Greek islands this weekend.
cruise n. 巡航/周遊
=> travle on a ship
cruise ship 豪華郵輪
eg: Miami, Florid is a popular port of call and numerous cruise ships can be seen there every day.
eg: A cruise to the Caribbean has always been my dream.
accommodate v. 容納/提供膳宿
=> hold
eg: The hotel suite can accommodate five people, so you can bring a friend along on the trip.
eg: This hotel can accommodate over 1000 guests.
eg: The school dorm can only accommodate an additional one hundred students this year.
culinary adj. 烹飪的/廚房的
eg: Each time I return to Taiwan, I enjoy the culinary treats that I can't find in my city in America.
pamper v. 無微不至的照顧嬌寵
eg: On her birthday, Jessica's children pampered her by serving her breakfast in bed!
eg: My grandparents pampered us when we were little.
eg: After a hard day at work, Rita pampered herself with a bubble bath.
port of call n. (航行途中的)停靠港/停泊港,(旅途中的)落腳處/落腳點
exotic adj. 異國情調的/奇特的
eg: exotic food 異國料理
crewmember n. 全體船員
broadway 百老匯
broadway-type 百老匯形式
stateroom (輪船、火車等的)包房/特等艙/單間臥舖/包廂
=> small private room that you sleep in, you put your luggage in
butler n. 男管家/司膳總管
=> male servant
glorious adj. 極其愉快的/極好的
eg: Last week I had a glorious time with my girlfriend in the movie theater.
//== Chat room =//
live up to 符合某件事
eg: live up to someone's expectation 不辜負某人的期望
eg: live up to its reputation 不枉費好名聲
live it up 盡情享樂/狂歡
eg: Tomorrow is weekend so let's live it up tonight.
live down 將(失敗)...忘掉
eg: She never lived that moment of failure down.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Cruise ships pride themselves on their abundance of good food, and the Spirit live up to that claim.
to pride oneself on 以...自豪
=> to take pride in
=> to find satisfacation in
eg: Sandra prides herself on always being early at every company meeting.
eg: Tony prides himself on always being the first to turn in his homework.
//== Did you know ==//
How much food do people eat on a cruise ship? One ship, the Mariner of the Seas, consumes 9,000 kg of beef, 28,000 eggs and 30,000 liters of ice cream - in just one week! Of course, with thousands of passengers to feed (not to mention entertain, and make comfortable) the number of hospitality staff on a cruise ship is huge and ometimes can even exceed the number of guests!
hospitality n. 好客/殷勤招待
hospitality staff 好客的員工
The trip of a lifetime, both on and under the water!
Every day, cruise ships depart from different places for exotic ports of call. Earlier this year, my husband, Mike, and I were fortunate enough to be on one. Our ship, the Norwegian Spirit, measures 268 m in length and can accommodate 1,996 guests and over 900 crewmembers. This floating city offers everything a passenger could want, including a golf course, a library, an Internet cafe, an art gallery, Broadway-type productions and much more!
Economy vs. luxury travel
In the past, luxury cruises were mainly for the wealthy, but today there' something for almost everyone's budget. Staterooms range from small, inside rooms to suites equipped with a living room; dining room; large, ocean-view balcony; and butler services.
Food, glorious food!
Cruise ships pride themselves on their abundance of good food, and the Spirit live up to that claim. With 11 restaurants to choose from, food was everywhere. The culinary event of the week arrived with the "Chocoholic Buffet" - tables loaded with chocolate masterpieces, all ready to be sampled by happy passengers. Those who choose to go cruising on their next vacation can expect to be entertained and pampered and probably to gain a few pound too!
cruise v. 巡航/巡弋
=> going from place to place on a ship
eg: During our vacation, we'll cruise from Mexico to Belize and then ride a bus to the ruins.
eg: The boat will be cruising around the Greek islands this weekend.
cruise n. 巡航/周遊
=> travle on a ship
cruise ship 豪華郵輪
eg: Miami, Florid is a popular port of call and numerous cruise ships can be seen there every day.
eg: A cruise to the Caribbean has always been my dream.
accommodate v. 容納/提供膳宿
=> hold
eg: The hotel suite can accommodate five people, so you can bring a friend along on the trip.
eg: This hotel can accommodate over 1000 guests.
eg: The school dorm can only accommodate an additional one hundred students this year.
culinary adj. 烹飪的/廚房的
eg: Each time I return to Taiwan, I enjoy the culinary treats that I can't find in my city in America.
pamper v. 無微不至的照顧嬌寵
eg: On her birthday, Jessica's children pampered her by serving her breakfast in bed!
eg: My grandparents pampered us when we were little.
eg: After a hard day at work, Rita pampered herself with a bubble bath.
port of call n. (航行途中的)停靠港/停泊港,(旅途中的)落腳處/落腳點
exotic adj. 異國情調的/奇特的
eg: exotic food 異國料理
crewmember n. 全體船員
broadway 百老匯
broadway-type 百老匯形式
stateroom (輪船、火車等的)包房/特等艙/單間臥舖/包廂
=> small private room that you sleep in, you put your luggage in
butler n. 男管家/司膳總管
=> male servant
glorious adj. 極其愉快的/極好的
eg: Last week I had a glorious time with my girlfriend in the movie theater.
//== Chat room =//
live up to 符合某件事
eg: live up to someone's expectation 不辜負某人的期望
eg: live up to its reputation 不枉費好名聲
live it up 盡情享樂/狂歡
eg: Tomorrow is weekend so let's live it up tonight.
live down 將(失敗)...忘掉
eg: She never lived that moment of failure down.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Cruise ships pride themselves on their abundance of good food, and the Spirit live up to that claim.
to pride oneself on 以...自豪
=> to take pride in
=> to find satisfacation in
eg: Sandra prides herself on always being early at every company meeting.
eg: Tony prides himself on always being the first to turn in his homework.
//== Did you know ==//
How much food do people eat on a cruise ship? One ship, the Mariner of the Seas, consumes 9,000 kg of beef, 28,000 eggs and 30,000 liters of ice cream - in just one week! Of course, with thousands of passengers to feed (not to mention entertain, and make comfortable) the number of hospitality staff on a cruise ship is huge and ometimes can even exceed the number of guests!
hospitality n. 好客/殷勤招待
hospitality staff 好客的員工
2009年8月11日 星期二
Typhoon Morakot 莫拉克颱風災情
from ICRT EZ News
Latest figures indicated that the death toll from Typhoon Morakot currently stands at 14 dead with 34 wounded
The numbers of missing is far higher, with several villages in the south obliterated by mudslides.
Thousands of people are unaccounted for due to those disasters
A gap in Provincial highway 16 has led to seven cars falling into the water, resulting in at least 12 people being swept along with their vehicles.
Tens of thousands of people are trapped around the country due to landslides and washed out roads, including 20 thousand in Nantou County, and an additional 10 thousand gaoxiong.
In the Tainan-Gaoxiong area, 580 thousand households are without water supplies.
Nationwide, there are 23 bridges that were rendered impassable by the storm, a new record for Taiwan.
obliterate v. 沖刷(掉)/消滅
eg: The heavy rain obliterated all footprints
mudslide n. 塌方
landslide n. 山崩
household n. 家庭/戶
nationwide adv. 在全國
render v. 使得/使成為
eg: His color blindness renders him for getting a driving license.
impassable adj. 不能通行的
Latest figures indicated that the death toll from Typhoon Morakot currently stands at 14 dead with 34 wounded
The numbers of missing is far higher, with several villages in the south obliterated by mudslides.
Thousands of people are unaccounted for due to those disasters
A gap in Provincial highway 16 has led to seven cars falling into the water, resulting in at least 12 people being swept along with their vehicles.
Tens of thousands of people are trapped around the country due to landslides and washed out roads, including 20 thousand in Nantou County, and an additional 10 thousand gaoxiong.
In the Tainan-Gaoxiong area, 580 thousand households are without water supplies.
Nationwide, there are 23 bridges that were rendered impassable by the storm, a new record for Taiwan.
obliterate v. 沖刷(掉)/消滅
eg: The heavy rain obliterated all footprints
mudslide n. 塌方
landslide n. 山崩
household n. 家庭/戶
nationwide adv. 在全國
render v. 使得/使成為
eg: His color blindness renders him for getting a driving license.
impassable adj. 不能通行的
20090811 -- As Busy as Beavers (2)
As Busy as Beavers
Junior wasn't happy about working so hard,
but he decided to quit making trouble.
He made up his mind to work and to make the best of it.
Together, he and his dad cut trees, dragged logs, and stacked sticks.
At last, the difficult task was complete.
"Yahoo! Our work is finished!" shouted Junior with relief.
"Now, let's go fishing! Let's go swimming!"
But there wasn't time.
For just then, lighting flashed and dark clouds began to fill the sky.
"Quick! Make a run for it!" Bucky warned.
And they scrambled into their newly built lodge.
There they waited while the heavy rains fell.
The stream flooded. The waters rushed by.
Yet the beaver lodge remained sturdy and strong.
After a time, the rains stopped, and the sun came out once again.
"We made it!" sighed Bucky.
"Why-ah, everything's all right!"
"Yes!" cried Junior. "And our dam made it too.
Look, every log is still in place.
Now I'm happy that we worked so hard!"
"Me, too," agreed his father.
"And now that our work is done. I'm going to make good on my promise.
Why-ah, let's go swimming!"
"Yahoo!" yelped Junior.
And he and his dad went padding down the river together.
Whatever the task, make up your mind to make the best of it!
A good attitude really makes a difference.
stack v. 堆疊
eg: Sam stacked the papers on the corner of this desk.
eg: Sean stacked all his books on the bookshelves.
eg: We need to stack up the chairs once the meeting is over.
stack v. 堆放/堆滿
stack with
eg: The storage room(儲藏室) is stacked with old files.
yelp v. 動物吠叫/急促的叫喊
=> make a short loud cry
=> here cry for joy
eg: My puppy yelped last night and woke up the neighbors.
eg: The dog yelped when I stepped on its feet by accident.
yelp v. 因為疼痛而喊叫
eg: The boy yelped in pain when the doctor touched his belly(肚子).
paddle v. 涉水/用腳玩水
eg: Michael paddled across the lake in his boat.
eg: We paddled along the seashore and watched the sunset.
eg: We had to paddle across the creek(溪) to get the next stop.
eg: The kids paddled in the puddle(水坑) and got all wet.
make good on 達成(目的)
=> follow/do what you say
make the best 充分利用
//== Chat room ==//
in the works 在準備中/在進行中
(在這邊work有develop的意思)
=> you're preparing for something or you're working on something
all in a day's work 不足為奇的工作
=> 用來形容一般人覺得很困難的工作，但若是你能夠駕輕就手很熟練，你就可以說all in a day's work
eg: It's all in a day's work.
work one's fingers to the bone 拼命的工作/賣命的工作
work like a charm 很有效/很靈(每一次都奏效)
= work like magic
eg: If you feel hot, lie on the floor and imagine you're in the forest. It works like a charm for me.
Junior wasn't happy about working so hard,
but he decided to quit making trouble.
He made up his mind to work and to make the best of it.
Together, he and his dad cut trees, dragged logs, and stacked sticks.
At last, the difficult task was complete.
"Yahoo! Our work is finished!" shouted Junior with relief.
"Now, let's go fishing! Let's go swimming!"
But there wasn't time.
For just then, lighting flashed and dark clouds began to fill the sky.
"Quick! Make a run for it!" Bucky warned.
And they scrambled into their newly built lodge.
There they waited while the heavy rains fell.
The stream flooded. The waters rushed by.
Yet the beaver lodge remained sturdy and strong.
After a time, the rains stopped, and the sun came out once again.
"We made it!" sighed Bucky.
"Why-ah, everything's all right!"
"Yes!" cried Junior. "And our dam made it too.
Look, every log is still in place.
Now I'm happy that we worked so hard!"
"Me, too," agreed his father.
"And now that our work is done. I'm going to make good on my promise.
Why-ah, let's go swimming!"
"Yahoo!" yelped Junior.
And he and his dad went padding down the river together.
Whatever the task, make up your mind to make the best of it!
A good attitude really makes a difference.
stack v. 堆疊
eg: Sam stacked the papers on the corner of this desk.
eg: Sean stacked all his books on the bookshelves.
eg: We need to stack up the chairs once the meeting is over.
stack v. 堆放/堆滿
stack with
eg: The storage room(儲藏室) is stacked with old files.
yelp v. 動物吠叫/急促的叫喊
=> make a short loud cry
=> here cry for joy
eg: My puppy yelped last night and woke up the neighbors.
eg: The dog yelped when I stepped on its feet by accident.
yelp v. 因為疼痛而喊叫
eg: The boy yelped in pain when the doctor touched his belly(肚子).
paddle v. 涉水/用腳玩水
eg: Michael paddled across the lake in his boat.
eg: We paddled along the seashore and watched the sunset.
eg: We had to paddle across the creek(溪) to get the next stop.
eg: The kids paddled in the puddle(水坑) and got all wet.
make good on 達成(目的)
=> follow/do what you say
make the best 充分利用
//== Chat room ==//
in the works 在準備中/在進行中
(在這邊work有develop的意思)
=> you're preparing for something or you're working on something
all in a day's work 不足為奇的工作
=> 用來形容一般人覺得很困難的工作，但若是你能夠駕輕就手很熟練，你就可以說all in a day's work
eg: It's all in a day's work.
work one's fingers to the bone 拼命的工作/賣命的工作
work like a charm 很有效/很靈(每一次都奏效)
= work like magic
eg: If you feel hot, lie on the floor and imagine you're in the forest. It works like a charm for me.
2009年8月10日 星期一
20090810 -- As Busy as Beavers (1)
As Busy as Beavers
Beaver advice: Work first, play later
Bucky was an eager beaver.
"Make way!" he cried. "Why-ah, here comes another log!"
"Aw, Dad!" Junior pined.
"We have plenty of logs already.
Let's just make do with the ones we have."
"Why-ah, certainly not!" replied Bucky.
"We must make sure that our lodge by the riverbank is sturdy and strong.
We must make use of all the logs we can.
Why-ah, after all, when the floodwaters come,
we don't want our home to be destroyed."
"Aw, Dad. Our makeshift dam is strong enough.
We'll make out all right. We always have.
Besides," complained Junior, "we've been as busy as beavers!"
"Well, after all, Junior, we are beavers!" his father reminded him.
"But I'd rather do other things! Can't we make time for fishing?"
begged Junior. "Or maybe take a little swim?"
"We will, we will," his father promised.
"But first we have work to do! Now, let's get back to cutting logs."
"But, Dad!" Junior cried. "My jaw has a gnawing pain.
And my teeth hurt. And my ..."
"Why-ah, stop making excuses," warned Bucky.
"We don't have a minute to spare! Why-ah,
if we don't make good time, we won't finish our dam before the rains come!"
pine v. 痛苦/悲哀
=> very sad about something
=> It looks like you're losing something
eg: Saily pined for her little lost dog.
lodge n. 海貍的巢穴
=> beaver's home
eg: Nick spent his vacation at a lodge in the woods.
eg: Father beaver was busy building their lodge while mother beaver took care of the babies.
lodge n. 小木屋
eg: The couple has a ski lodge they visit every winter.
makeshift adj. 暫時的/臨時的
=> substitute
eg: It's raining! I'll use this big plastic bag as a makeshift raincoat.
eg: The Smiths used their garage as their makeshift office.
eg: The makeshift refugee camp is in the terrible condition.
eg: After the earthquake, the church was turned into a makeshift shelter.
gnaw v. 啃/咬
=> painful or warry that keep happening for a period of time
eg: Sandy had a gnawing feeling she had forgotten something at work.
eg: Nathan has a bad habit of gnawing his fingernails.
gnaw v. 侵蝕/腐蝕
eg: The salty air gnawed at the plumbing(水管) of our beach house.
beaver n. 海狸
Make way! 讓路
=> Let me through! I need to get through!
why-ah
=> for filling the quiet space when speaking
log n. 圓木
=> big piece of tree trunk
sturdy adj. 堅固的/經久耐用的
make time for 為...空出時間
=> set apart time to do verb
We don't have a minute to spare!
=> We don't have a minute to waste!
//== Chat room ==//
advice n. 忠告
eg: I need your advice.
advise v. 忠告
eg: Can you advise me?
counsel v. 勸告/
counselor n. 專門提供建議的人/輔導員
adviser n. (較主動給予建議)
consultant n. (較被動給予建議，必須要去找該人請教諮詢，他才會提供你意見)
financial advisers
business consultant
//== Grammer on the go ==//
After all, Junior, we are beavers!
after all
=> here it means "let's no forget that."
eg: Let's go out and find something to do. After all, it's only 2 pm.
eg: There's no need to hurry. We are on vacation, after all.
Beaver advice: Work first, play later
Bucky was an eager beaver.
"Make way!" he cried. "Why-ah, here comes another log!"
"Aw, Dad!" Junior pined.
"We have plenty of logs already.
Let's just make do with the ones we have."
"Why-ah, certainly not!" replied Bucky.
"We must make sure that our lodge by the riverbank is sturdy and strong.
We must make use of all the logs we can.
Why-ah, after all, when the floodwaters come,
we don't want our home to be destroyed."
"Aw, Dad. Our makeshift dam is strong enough.
We'll make out all right. We always have.
Besides," complained Junior, "we've been as busy as beavers!"
"Well, after all, Junior, we are beavers!" his father reminded him.
"But I'd rather do other things! Can't we make time for fishing?"
begged Junior. "Or maybe take a little swim?"
"We will, we will," his father promised.
"But first we have work to do! Now, let's get back to cutting logs."
"But, Dad!" Junior cried. "My jaw has a gnawing pain.
And my teeth hurt. And my ..."
"Why-ah, stop making excuses," warned Bucky.
"We don't have a minute to spare! Why-ah,
if we don't make good time, we won't finish our dam before the rains come!"
pine v. 痛苦/悲哀
=> very sad about something
=> It looks like you're losing something
eg: Saily pined for her little lost dog.
lodge n. 海貍的巢穴
=> beaver's home
eg: Nick spent his vacation at a lodge in the woods.
eg: Father beaver was busy building their lodge while mother beaver took care of the babies.
lodge n. 小木屋
eg: The couple has a ski lodge they visit every winter.
makeshift adj. 暫時的/臨時的
=> substitute
eg: It's raining! I'll use this big plastic bag as a makeshift raincoat.
eg: The Smiths used their garage as their makeshift office.
eg: The makeshift refugee camp is in the terrible condition.
eg: After the earthquake, the church was turned into a makeshift shelter.
gnaw v. 啃/咬
=> painful or warry that keep happening for a period of time
eg: Sandy had a gnawing feeling she had forgotten something at work.
eg: Nathan has a bad habit of gnawing his fingernails.
gnaw v. 侵蝕/腐蝕
eg: The salty air gnawed at the plumbing(水管) of our beach house.
beaver n. 海狸
Make way! 讓路
=> Let me through! I need to get through!
why-ah
=> for filling the quiet space when speaking
log n. 圓木
=> big piece of tree trunk
sturdy adj. 堅固的/經久耐用的
make time for 為...空出時間
=> set apart time to do verb
We don't have a minute to spare!
=> We don't have a minute to waste!
//== Chat room ==//
advice n. 忠告
eg: I need your advice.
advise v. 忠告
eg: Can you advise me?
counsel v. 勸告/
counselor n. 專門提供建議的人/輔導員
adviser n. (較主動給予建議)
consultant n. (較被動給予建議，必須要去找該人請教諮詢，他才會提供你意見)
financial advisers
business consultant
//== Grammer on the go ==//
After all, Junior, we are beavers!
after all
=> here it means "let's no forget that."
eg: Let's go out and find something to do. After all, it's only 2 pm.
eg: There's no need to hurry. We are on vacation, after all.
2009年8月8日 星期六
20090808 -- A Day for Dad (2)
A Day for Dad
For faterhers with young children, a simple gesture of appreciation is more than enough for Father's Day. Chris from Los Angeles has three children under the age of 7. He says, "I would love any sort of card or picture or note that they have made to tell me that they love me as a father. I will tresure those forever." Bruce lives in Beijing and has a 2-years-old daughter, Emma. He says, "What I really want for Father's Day is a hug, a kiss, a smile and a picture she painted." He continues, "I also want to see Emma share her blessings with other kids and help with kids in orphanages."
Sun Wen-Der in Hualian jokes that it would be great if a family member could "win the lottery" and buy him a car for Father's Day. But, he concludes that it's not the stuff that's important. "The significance of Father's Day is in children respecting their parents, making them happy," he says. "Regarding how to celebrate or whether or not to eat cake or give gifts, these are all small matters."
Of course, the best way to know just what your dad wants is simple: Ask him!
gesture n. 友好的動作
=> an action or something that shows your attitude
eg: The car from Becky was a wonderful gesture of friendship.
eg: Hugging is a guesture of friendship in many western cultures.
eg: A toast(敬酒) from the host is considered a gesture of respect.
gesture n. 手勢/姿勢
eg: The natives here communicate with us through gesture.
orphan n. 孤兒
orphanage n. 孤兒院/育幼院
=> a home where childeren live specifically children without parents
eg: The goal of this orphange is to find a family for each of the children.
eg: The orphanage is in desperate(急迫的) need of more funds so it can continue to operate.
eg: Many orphans in Vietnam were adopted by Americans after the Vietnam War.
lottery n. 獎券/彩票/摸彩
eg: Buy a ticket for this lottery. The winner gets a new car!
regarding prep. 有關某件事
=> considering
eg: Regarding my trip in Octorber, I haven't made any final plans yet.
eg: Regarding the annual budget, the accounting department will give us a full report.
eg: The teacher called and said that he needed to discuss same matters regarding my son.
//== Chat room ==//
significant adj.(比important更強烈) 重要的/有意義的/聚關鍵性影響力的
significance
=> importance
=> Instead of saying a matter of great importance, we may say "It's a matter of great significance."
significant adj. 顯著的
a significant increase 顯著的增加
= a very large amount or quantitive
significant adj. 具有某種暗示的
= expressive/suggestive
eg: a significant gesture 有暗示性的手勢
a significant other 伴侶/另一半
=> a person you love who is important to you.
=> It is used to refer to the person you share a long term relationship with.
=> It may be your wife or your husband, a friend or a girl friend.
//== Did you know ==//
What do fathers want for Father's Day? An onlone poll taken by InteractiveDad.com in 20008 had some interesting results: 36% of fathers said they wanted to eat out with their family. 13% said they wanted something electronic, like a cell phone, iPod or GPS device. And 8% of fathers said what they wanted most was time alone to do what they want.
For faterhers with young children, a simple gesture of appreciation is more than enough for Father's Day. Chris from Los Angeles has three children under the age of 7. He says, "I would love any sort of card or picture or note that they have made to tell me that they love me as a father. I will tresure those forever." Bruce lives in Beijing and has a 2-years-old daughter, Emma. He says, "What I really want for Father's Day is a hug, a kiss, a smile and a picture she painted." He continues, "I also want to see Emma share her blessings with other kids and help with kids in orphanages."
Sun Wen-Der in Hualian jokes that it would be great if a family member could "win the lottery" and buy him a car for Father's Day. But, he concludes that it's not the stuff that's important. "The significance of Father's Day is in children respecting their parents, making them happy," he says. "Regarding how to celebrate or whether or not to eat cake or give gifts, these are all small matters."
Of course, the best way to know just what your dad wants is simple: Ask him!
gesture n. 友好的動作
=> an action or something that shows your attitude
eg: The car from Becky was a wonderful gesture of friendship.
eg: Hugging is a guesture of friendship in many western cultures.
eg: A toast(敬酒) from the host is considered a gesture of respect.
gesture n. 手勢/姿勢
eg: The natives here communicate with us through gesture.
orphan n. 孤兒
orphanage n. 孤兒院/育幼院
=> a home where childeren live specifically children without parents
eg: The goal of this orphange is to find a family for each of the children.
eg: The orphanage is in desperate(急迫的) need of more funds so it can continue to operate.
eg: Many orphans in Vietnam were adopted by Americans after the Vietnam War.
lottery n. 獎券/彩票/摸彩
eg: Buy a ticket for this lottery. The winner gets a new car!
regarding prep. 有關某件事
=> considering
eg: Regarding my trip in Octorber, I haven't made any final plans yet.
eg: Regarding the annual budget, the accounting department will give us a full report.
eg: The teacher called and said that he needed to discuss same matters regarding my son.
//== Chat room ==//
significant adj.(比important更強烈) 重要的/有意義的/聚關鍵性影響力的
significance
=> importance
=> Instead of saying a matter of great importance, we may say "It's a matter of great significance."
significant adj. 顯著的
a significant increase 顯著的增加
= a very large amount or quantitive
significant adj. 具有某種暗示的
= expressive/suggestive
eg: a significant gesture 有暗示性的手勢
a significant other 伴侶/另一半
=> a person you love who is important to you.
=> It is used to refer to the person you share a long term relationship with.
=> It may be your wife or your husband, a friend or a girl friend.
//== Did you know ==//
What do fathers want for Father's Day? An onlone poll taken by InteractiveDad.com in 20008 had some interesting results: 36% of fathers said they wanted to eat out with their family. 13% said they wanted something electronic, like a cell phone, iPod or GPS device. And 8% of fathers said what they wanted most was time alone to do what they want.
2009年8月7日 星期五
20090807 -- A Dad For Dad (1)
A Dad For Dad
Get ready to celebrate Dad's big day
Day in, day out, dad take on the many complex responsibility of parenting. Now, a special day to thank them has come. What can we do? The answer may be simpler than you think. The following dads open up about what's important to them on Father's Day. "The great thing about being a father," says Andrew, an expatriate in Hong Kong, "is seeing your kids grow up. The trick is to learn how to enjoy every stage!"
For Father's Day
"The best thing I can get is TIME with my daughter and two sons: a chance to chat, eat and drink, and enjoy each other's company!" He adds, "Of course they shold pay!" Time with their families ranked high on many dad's lists. Christian from Canada says, "I would like my whole family together again [for Father's Day]. My daughter and son-in-low far away. It would be great to share a day with everyone." Vascily, who is from Russia, expresses a similar sentiment: "I would like to have all my kids, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles ... 30 to 40 people come together for a meal at my house."
day in, day out 日復一日
=> you doning thing continually with fail
=> doing every single day
eg: Day in, day out, Ben sits at his desk. He is always in his office.
eg: Day in, day out, we go to the same places, do the same kinds of work, and eat the same kind of food.
eg: Day in and day out, no matter what the weather is like, Sandy jogs 5 miles.
open up 敞開心暢談
=> open up their heart to talk with us
open up about something
eg: David opened up and told us his mother had passed away when he was young.
eg: After I was with the boy several days, he finally opened up about his tragic past.
trick n. 秘訣/招數/手法
eg: The trick to liking coffee is drinking it often.
eg: The article tells you 10 tricks to make microwave food delicious.
eg: The trick of staying young is to laugh a lot every day.
in-law n.
=> relatives by law or relatives because of marriage
=> 你和你老婆結婚後，你老婆的媽媽就是your mother-in-law
eg: Jessie's mother-in-law often asks when she will have a child.
parenting n. 對子女的養育
=> the act of being parents to a child
=> bring up a child
expatriate n. 棄原國籍者/移居國外者
=> a person who live in the foreign country
//== Chat room ==//
parenting n. 教養/養育/對子女的養育
=> how you raise a child
parenting tips 教養技能
parenting styles 教養方式
strick 嚴格
lenient 寬大
empty nest 空巢家庭
empty nest syndrome 空巢症候群
=> feel lonely
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Time with their families ranked high on many dad's lists.
=> Many dads would view time with their families as one of their top choices.
rank high
=> to be placed in a top position on a scale of importance
=> to describe how important/successful something is
eg: Finding a part-time jobs ranks high on Frank's list of things to do.
eg: For weeks, the singer's newest album has ranked high on every music chart around the world.
Get ready to celebrate Dad's big day
Day in, day out, dad take on the many complex responsibility of parenting. Now, a special day to thank them has come. What can we do? The answer may be simpler than you think. The following dads open up about what's important to them on Father's Day. "The great thing about being a father," says Andrew, an expatriate in Hong Kong, "is seeing your kids grow up. The trick is to learn how to enjoy every stage!"
For Father's Day
"The best thing I can get is TIME with my daughter and two sons: a chance to chat, eat and drink, and enjoy each other's company!" He adds, "Of course they shold pay!" Time with their families ranked high on many dad's lists. Christian from Canada says, "I would like my whole family together again [for Father's Day]. My daughter and son-in-low far away. It would be great to share a day with everyone." Vascily, who is from Russia, expresses a similar sentiment: "I would like to have all my kids, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles ... 30 to 40 people come together for a meal at my house."
day in, day out 日復一日
=> you doning thing continually with fail
=> doing every single day
eg: Day in, day out, Ben sits at his desk. He is always in his office.
eg: Day in, day out, we go to the same places, do the same kinds of work, and eat the same kind of food.
eg: Day in and day out, no matter what the weather is like, Sandy jogs 5 miles.
open up 敞開心暢談
=> open up their heart to talk with us
open up about something
eg: David opened up and told us his mother had passed away when he was young.
eg: After I was with the boy several days, he finally opened up about his tragic past.
trick n. 秘訣/招數/手法
eg: The trick to liking coffee is drinking it often.
eg: The article tells you 10 tricks to make microwave food delicious.
eg: The trick of staying young is to laugh a lot every day.
in-law n.
=> relatives by law or relatives because of marriage
=> 你和你老婆結婚後，你老婆的媽媽就是your mother-in-law
eg: Jessie's mother-in-law often asks when she will have a child.
parenting n. 對子女的養育
=> the act of being parents to a child
=> bring up a child
expatriate n. 棄原國籍者/移居國外者
=> a person who live in the foreign country
//== Chat room ==//
parenting n. 教養/養育/對子女的養育
=> how you raise a child
parenting tips 教養技能
parenting styles 教養方式
strick 嚴格
lenient 寬大
empty nest 空巢家庭
empty nest syndrome 空巢症候群
=> feel lonely
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Time with their families ranked high on many dad's lists.
=> Many dads would view time with their families as one of their top choices.
rank high
=> to be placed in a top position on a scale of importance
=> to describe how important/successful something is
eg: Finding a part-time jobs ranks high on Frank's list of things to do.
eg: For weeks, the singer's newest album has ranked high on every music chart around the world.
2009年8月6日 星期四
20090806 -- Celebrity Chefs (2)
Celebrity Chef
Kevin and Claire: Taipei's celebrity chef couple
Kevin Hsu and Claire Tseng's love for healthy, beautifully prepared food comes across as clearly as their love for each other. This husband and wife are the authors of three cookbooks and hosts of the show New Wave Cuisine, which aires daily and attracts more than 4 million viewers. This pair shares tips for unlocking delicious, original taste of food and creating colorful nutritious meals. Adamant about retaining original flavors, they teach audiences how to cook food in its natural juices instead of using high-calorie additives.
Kylie Kwong: Master of Chinese cooking
A fourth-generation Chinese-Australia, Kylie Kwong learned the art of Cantonese cooking from her mother. She then polished her skills working under some of Australia's premier chefs. After a life-changing trip to China in 1999, she opened her own restaurant, Billy Kwong, in 2000. Two years later, Kwong leaped at the change to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage. Through her show and the four books she has written, she takes Chinese-food lovers on "a feast for all the senses." With their delicious recipes and colorful presentations, these masters of the kitchen entertain and inspire millions!
Hungry yet?
cuisine n. 烹飪/烹調法
ethnic cuisine
modern cuisine
traditional cuisine
=> style or certain quality of cooking
eg: This restaurant offers several different Asia cuisines, but I think thier Thai food is the best.
adamant adj. 堅決的/堅持的
=> passionate about your opinion that someone cannot change your mind
=> stubborn
eg: Our teacher is adamant about students being on time. Late students will be punished.
eg: I told Janet to leave, but she was adamant about staying to help me.
eg: Henry is adamant that he should be the one who makes the decisions.
prim- 第一
prem- 第一
premier adj. 首要的/最好的
eg: Several of the world's premier architects worked on the design of this unique building.
eg: She's one of the premier mathematicians in the nation.
eg: Harvard is one of the premier universities of the world.
heritage n. 遺產/繼承物
=> anything that is passed down through the generations
eg: Abe traveled to Israel to learn more about his family's Jewish heritage.
additive n. 添加物
=> something is added to food/cuisine to improve the flavor
eg: This kind of juice might be cheaper, but it's full of additives.
eg: The jam's label says: "No chemical additives!"
chef ( comes from Franch language)
(在法文是指chief,chef即為在廚房裡的領袖，所以就是大廚/主廚)
-> professional cook who is in charge of cooking
//== Chat room ==//
leap at the chance/opportunity 抓住這個機會
= jump at the chance
=> eagerly accept the opportunity
seize a/an chance/opportunity 抓住這個機會
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 一生中難逢的機會
= once-in-a-lifetime chance
= the chance of a lifetime
=> the chance you won't have again
pass up 放棄(機會)
turn down 拒絕
= reject
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Kwong leaped at the change to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
=> Kwong leaped at the change to host a TV show because she believed it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
seeing something as a way to verb
=> believing
eg: Carrie signed a one-year contract as a nanny in Switzerland, seeing it as a way to get free housing in Europe.
eg: Tom likes his job at the coffee shop, seeing it as a way for him to get free coffee.
Kevin and Claire: Taipei's celebrity chef couple
Kevin Hsu and Claire Tseng's love for healthy, beautifully prepared food comes across as clearly as their love for each other. This husband and wife are the authors of three cookbooks and hosts of the show New Wave Cuisine, which aires daily and attracts more than 4 million viewers. This pair shares tips for unlocking delicious, original taste of food and creating colorful nutritious meals. Adamant about retaining original flavors, they teach audiences how to cook food in its natural juices instead of using high-calorie additives.
Kylie Kwong: Master of Chinese cooking
A fourth-generation Chinese-Australia, Kylie Kwong learned the art of Cantonese cooking from her mother. She then polished her skills working under some of Australia's premier chefs. After a life-changing trip to China in 1999, she opened her own restaurant, Billy Kwong, in 2000. Two years later, Kwong leaped at the change to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage. Through her show and the four books she has written, she takes Chinese-food lovers on "a feast for all the senses." With their delicious recipes and colorful presentations, these masters of the kitchen entertain and inspire millions!
Hungry yet?
cuisine n. 烹飪/烹調法
ethnic cuisine
modern cuisine
traditional cuisine
=> style or certain quality of cooking
eg: This restaurant offers several different Asia cuisines, but I think thier Thai food is the best.
adamant adj. 堅決的/堅持的
=> passionate about your opinion that someone cannot change your mind
=> stubborn
eg: Our teacher is adamant about students being on time. Late students will be punished.
eg: I told Janet to leave, but she was adamant about staying to help me.
eg: Henry is adamant that he should be the one who makes the decisions.
prim- 第一
prem- 第一
premier adj. 首要的/最好的
eg: Several of the world's premier architects worked on the design of this unique building.
eg: She's one of the premier mathematicians in the nation.
eg: Harvard is one of the premier universities of the world.
heritage n. 遺產/繼承物
=> anything that is passed down through the generations
eg: Abe traveled to Israel to learn more about his family's Jewish heritage.
additive n. 添加物
=> something is added to food/cuisine to improve the flavor
eg: This kind of juice might be cheaper, but it's full of additives.
eg: The jam's label says: "No chemical additives!"
chef ( comes from Franch language)
(在法文是指chief,chef即為在廚房裡的領袖，所以就是大廚/主廚)
-> professional cook who is in charge of cooking
//== Chat room ==//
leap at the chance/opportunity 抓住這個機會
= jump at the chance
=> eagerly accept the opportunity
seize a/an chance/opportunity 抓住這個機會
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 一生中難逢的機會
= once-in-a-lifetime chance
= the chance of a lifetime
=> the chance you won't have again
pass up 放棄(機會)
turn down 拒絕
= reject
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Kwong leaped at the change to host a TV show, seeing it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
=> Kwong leaped at the change to host a TV show because she believed it as a way to express her pride in her Chinese heritage.
seeing something as a way to verb
=> believing
eg: Carrie signed a one-year contract as a nanny in Switzerland, seeing it as a way to get free housing in Europe.
eg: Tom likes his job at the coffee shop, seeing it as a way for him to get free coffee.
2009年8月5日 星期三
20090805 -- Celebrity Chefs (1)
Celebrity Chefs
These chefs are making people happy, one dish at a time
Many of today's famous chefs don't simply cook exquisite food. They wear many hats – television host, restaurant owner, author and even philanthropist - and bring joy to viewers, readers and eaters everywhere.
Jamie Oliver: England's young and influential chef
Jamie Oliver got his start in cooking at age 8 by peeling potatoes at his dad's restaurant and became an expert vegetable chopper by 11. After completing catering school, his youthful approach to cooking caught the eye of a television producer and The Naked Chef was born. The television series showcased Oliver's casual style and simple, hearty meals made with natural ingredients. Since the success of The Naked Chef, 39-year-old Oliver has authored 11 books and hosted numerous TV cooking shows.
The Fifteen Foundation
In 2002, with the help of his show Jamie's Kitchen, Oliver helped establish the Fifteen Foundation, a charity for which he now serves as one of ten trustess. Oliver combined two of his passions - opening a first-class restaurant and giving disadvantaged youth a chance to become chefs. He trained 15 young people who were at risk and helped them opened a modern Italian restaurant. Since that first restaurant opened in London in 2002, three similar eateries have opened in Europe and Australia, all with their own foundations.
phil-愛
philanthropist n. 慈善家/博愛主義者
=> someone gives some money for a good cause
philanthropic adj. 慈善的
eg: Bill Gates is not just a rich businessman; he's also a philanthropist. He has given billions of dollars to charity.
eg: The orphanage received a generous donation from a wealthy philanthropist.
eg: an philanthropic organization 慈善機構
showcase v. 展現/展示
=> display, show off
eg: The town's yearly art festival gives local artists the chance to showcase their work.
eg: The annual music festival will showcase several local bands that have different styles.
eg: The gallery will showcase artwork of modern British artists next month.
hearty adj. 豐盛的/營養豐富的
=> a meal full of nourishment
eg: In winter, we eat hearty food like meat and potatoes.
at risk (idiom) 楚於危險中的/受到威脅的
eg: Many of the children at this school are at a risk. They come from low-inome, one-parent families.
eg: If we don't solve the problems of global warming, our next generation will be at risk.
eg: The houses in this area are at risk of flooding when the rains are heavy.
exquisite adj. 精緻的
eg: exquisite replica 精緻的贗品
peel v. 削去...的皮
eg: Tonight in the kitchen my job was to peel potatoes.
chopper n. 切者
cater v. 為...提供飲食/承辦(宴會等)的酒席
eg: Who's catering your birthday party?
eg: catering school
eatery n. 餐館/飲食店
//== Chat room ==//
They wear many hats - television host, restaurant owner, author and even philanthropist–and bring joy to viewers, readers and eaters everywhere.
hats
=> here hats describing a role
wear many hats/wear different hats 兼職
=> someone does the work more than one position/role
have your fingers in a lot of pies 某人在每件事都有份/都想參一腳
=> involve a lot of things
//== More Info ==//
What's the key to Jamie Oliver's success? Jamie explains, "Having not been the brightest banana in the bunch myself, I realize that my biggest weapon in life was the determination, enthusiasm, hands-on and 'actions speak louder than words' approach my fater taught me, and I wanted to get this across to others, especially those interested in food."
These chefs are making people happy, one dish at a time
Many of today's famous chefs don't simply cook exquisite food. They wear many hats – television host, restaurant owner, author and even philanthropist - and bring joy to viewers, readers and eaters everywhere.
Jamie Oliver: England's young and influential chef
Jamie Oliver got his start in cooking at age 8 by peeling potatoes at his dad's restaurant and became an expert vegetable chopper by 11. After completing catering school, his youthful approach to cooking caught the eye of a television producer and The Naked Chef was born. The television series showcased Oliver's casual style and simple, hearty meals made with natural ingredients. Since the success of The Naked Chef, 39-year-old Oliver has authored 11 books and hosted numerous TV cooking shows.
The Fifteen Foundation
In 2002, with the help of his show Jamie's Kitchen, Oliver helped establish the Fifteen Foundation, a charity for which he now serves as one of ten trustess. Oliver combined two of his passions - opening a first-class restaurant and giving disadvantaged youth a chance to become chefs. He trained 15 young people who were at risk and helped them opened a modern Italian restaurant. Since that first restaurant opened in London in 2002, three similar eateries have opened in Europe and Australia, all with their own foundations.
phil-愛
philanthropist n. 慈善家/博愛主義者
=> someone gives some money for a good cause
philanthropic adj. 慈善的
eg: Bill Gates is not just a rich businessman; he's also a philanthropist. He has given billions of dollars to charity.
eg: The orphanage received a generous donation from a wealthy philanthropist.
eg: an philanthropic organization 慈善機構
showcase v. 展現/展示
=> display, show off
eg: The town's yearly art festival gives local artists the chance to showcase their work.
eg: The annual music festival will showcase several local bands that have different styles.
eg: The gallery will showcase artwork of modern British artists next month.
hearty adj. 豐盛的/營養豐富的
=> a meal full of nourishment
eg: In winter, we eat hearty food like meat and potatoes.
at risk (idiom) 楚於危險中的/受到威脅的
eg: Many of the children at this school are at a risk. They come from low-inome, one-parent families.
eg: If we don't solve the problems of global warming, our next generation will be at risk.
eg: The houses in this area are at risk of flooding when the rains are heavy.
exquisite adj. 精緻的
eg: exquisite replica 精緻的贗品
peel v. 削去...的皮
eg: Tonight in the kitchen my job was to peel potatoes.
chopper n. 切者
cater v. 為...提供飲食/承辦(宴會等)的酒席
eg: Who's catering your birthday party?
eg: catering school
eatery n. 餐館/飲食店
//== Chat room ==//
They wear many hats - television host, restaurant owner, author and even philanthropist–and bring joy to viewers, readers and eaters everywhere.
hats
=> here hats describing a role
wear many hats/wear different hats 兼職
=> someone does the work more than one position/role
have your fingers in a lot of pies 某人在每件事都有份/都想參一腳
=> involve a lot of things
//== More Info ==//
What's the key to Jamie Oliver's success? Jamie explains, "Having not been the brightest banana in the bunch myself, I realize that my biggest weapon in life was the determination, enthusiasm, hands-on and 'actions speak louder than words' approach my fater taught me, and I wanted to get this across to others, especially those interested in food."
2009年8月4日 星期二
20090804 -- Fun in the Sun (2)
Fun in the Sun
Conversation A
Jack: Come on, Laura. Let's go. I can't wait to hit the beach!
Laura: Wait, Jack. Did you put on your sunscreen?
Jack: No, I don't need sunscreen. I want to get a tan.
Laura: But you don't want to get a sunburn, do you?
Jack: Of course not. I don't want to look like a lobster!
Laura: Then use sunscreen. You can still get a tan, and you won't run the risk of damaging your skin.
Jack: OK. I'll put some on when we get to the beach.
Laura: Put some on now. You need to apply it at least 30 minutes before you go out in the sun.
Jack: OK.
Conversation B
Laura: You could try one of these too.
Jack: What is it?
Laura: It's a UV wristband. Expose it to the sun and it turns purple. Then put it on your wrist at the same time you apply sunscreen.
Jack: What does it do?
Laura: It turns brown when it's time to put on more sunscreen.
Jack: Cool.
Laura: And when the color turns to cream, it's time to get out of the sun.
Jack: That's certainly better than waiting until you're burned!
Laura: It is. But I'm still planning to stay in the shade at the beach.
Jack: Then I'll put the beach umbrella in the car!
hit v. 到達
hit hit hit
=> arrive
eg: Let's hit the road and get started on our trip.
eg: As soon as the sun's up, we'll hit the road.
eg: When you hit the traffic lights, turn right and you'll see the gas station.
lobster n. 龍蝦
eg: Lobster is Mark's favorite kind of seafood.
ex-向外
expose v. 使暴露
expose to
eg: When you expose your skin to the sun, it will get darker.
eg: These plants withered(枯萎) because they were over-exposed to the sun.
expose v. 使接觸
eg: Parents should not expose their children to the violence on TV or in the movies.
shade n. 陰影
eg: Tom sat in the shade of a tree and read a book.
eg: When we went swimming, Grandma read under the shade of the umbrella.
eg: It was so hot outside. We hid in the shade of the trees to stay cool.
UV[ultraviolet] wristband 紫外線手環
//== Chat room ==//
sunblock 防曬乳
sunscreen 防曬乳
=> block harmful ultraviolet rays in the sun in order to protect your skin
SPF(sun-protection factor)防曬係數
suntan lotion 防曬乳(有助於幫助皮膚曬成tan(古銅色)(用於戶外)
tanning lotion 仿曬乳
//== More Info ==//
Getting an artificial tan by using electric sun beds is big business. In North America alone the sun bed tanning business is bringing in well over $1 billion per year. But are sun beds safe? Many medical experts believe they are not. Predictably, those in the sun bed business claim they are safe. So, before you make decision, do some homework - because the verdict is still out.
The verdict is still out. 事情尚未明朗化
= The jury is still out.
verdict【律】(陪審團的)裁決/裁定
Conversation A
Jack: Come on, Laura. Let's go. I can't wait to hit the beach!
Laura: Wait, Jack. Did you put on your sunscreen?
Jack: No, I don't need sunscreen. I want to get a tan.
Laura: But you don't want to get a sunburn, do you?
Jack: Of course not. I don't want to look like a lobster!
Laura: Then use sunscreen. You can still get a tan, and you won't run the risk of damaging your skin.
Jack: OK. I'll put some on when we get to the beach.
Laura: Put some on now. You need to apply it at least 30 minutes before you go out in the sun.
Jack: OK.
Conversation B
Laura: You could try one of these too.
Jack: What is it?
Laura: It's a UV wristband. Expose it to the sun and it turns purple. Then put it on your wrist at the same time you apply sunscreen.
Jack: What does it do?
Laura: It turns brown when it's time to put on more sunscreen.
Jack: Cool.
Laura: And when the color turns to cream, it's time to get out of the sun.
Jack: That's certainly better than waiting until you're burned!
Laura: It is. But I'm still planning to stay in the shade at the beach.
Jack: Then I'll put the beach umbrella in the car!
hit v. 到達
hit hit hit
=> arrive
eg: Let's hit the road and get started on our trip.
eg: As soon as the sun's up, we'll hit the road.
eg: When you hit the traffic lights, turn right and you'll see the gas station.
lobster n. 龍蝦
eg: Lobster is Mark's favorite kind of seafood.
ex-向外
expose v. 使暴露
expose to
eg: When you expose your skin to the sun, it will get darker.
eg: These plants withered(枯萎) because they were over-exposed to the sun.
expose v. 使接觸
eg: Parents should not expose their children to the violence on TV or in the movies.
shade n. 陰影
eg: Tom sat in the shade of a tree and read a book.
eg: When we went swimming, Grandma read under the shade of the umbrella.
eg: It was so hot outside. We hid in the shade of the trees to stay cool.
UV[ultraviolet] wristband 紫外線手環
//== Chat room ==//
sunblock 防曬乳
sunscreen 防曬乳
=> block harmful ultraviolet rays in the sun in order to protect your skin
SPF(sun-protection factor)防曬係數
suntan lotion 防曬乳(有助於幫助皮膚曬成tan(古銅色)(用於戶外)
tanning lotion 仿曬乳
//== More Info ==//
Getting an artificial tan by using electric sun beds is big business. In North America alone the sun bed tanning business is bringing in well over $1 billion per year. But are sun beds safe? Many medical experts believe they are not. Predictably, those in the sun bed business claim they are safe. So, before you make decision, do some homework - because the verdict is still out.
The verdict is still out. 事情尚未明朗化
= The jury is still out.
verdict【律】(陪審團的)裁決/裁定
2009年8月3日 星期一
20090803 -- Fun in the Sun (1)
Fun in the Sun
For Americans, fun in the sun often means a suntan
In the Western world, many believe a tan gives a person a healthy glow. Americans love the sun, and some spend hours outside getting a tan. Others spend money getting a tan inside at a tanning salon. Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer. Eighty-one percent of teenagers know that sunburns increase the risk of developing skin cancer. But only 52 percent of teens are careful about protecting their skin.
Some people do take the risks seriously. However, they still want the tanned look without the resulting skin damage. hey get their tans from a bottle of tanning lotion. Not all Americans want tans, however.
Some stay out of the sun. Or they wear hats and long-sleeved shirts and long pants when they go outside. But they do not carry umbrellas. In Asia, the same umbrella is used for protection from rain or sun.
glow n. 容光煥發/紅潤的氣色
eg: Jennifer's vacation was really good for her! Her skin has a healthy glow.
eg: Tammy is five months pregnant. She has the glow of an expectant(候選人) mom(準媽媽).
eg: Hannah's cheeks have a healthy glow.
glow n. 光輝/光亮
eg: The glow of the blaze (火光) lit up the dark night.
salon n. 沙龍
hair salon
tan salon
=> a place that we go to get a tank
eg: Tina went to the hair salon to get a haircut.
risk n. 風險/冒險
=> something bad that may happen
eg: You're taking a big risk if you drive home in this bad storm.
eg: The risk of losing his job makes Theo work twice as hard.
eg: There's a risk of getting an infection when you're a doctor.
risk v. 冒險
eg: Firemen risk their lives every day to save people's lives.
lotion n. 乳液
suntan lotion 防曬霜
tanning lotion 助曬劑
sun-block 完全阻斷紫外線
eg: Nancy put some lotion on her dry skin.
tan n. 曬成的棕褐膚色
//== Chat room ==//
umbrellas 雨傘
parasol 陽傘(在美國很少見人用陽傘)(此外美國人也少用此單字，較常用umbrella)
para -> (拉丁文)阻止
sol -> (拉丁文)太陽
beach umbrella 沙灘傘(也可以稱為parasol)
= beach parasol
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer.
=> Americans do this, paying no attention to all the warnings about skin cancer.
in spite of 儘管
= regardless of
= paying no attention to
eg: Bonnie attended the conference in spite of her headache.
eg: In spite of everyone's advice, Stanley decided to quit his job.
For Americans, fun in the sun often means a suntan
In the Western world, many believe a tan gives a person a healthy glow. Americans love the sun, and some spend hours outside getting a tan. Others spend money getting a tan inside at a tanning salon. Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer. Eighty-one percent of teenagers know that sunburns increase the risk of developing skin cancer. But only 52 percent of teens are careful about protecting their skin.
Some people do take the risks seriously. However, they still want the tanned look without the resulting skin damage. hey get their tans from a bottle of tanning lotion. Not all Americans want tans, however.
Some stay out of the sun. Or they wear hats and long-sleeved shirts and long pants when they go outside. But they do not carry umbrellas. In Asia, the same umbrella is used for protection from rain or sun.
glow n. 容光煥發/紅潤的氣色
eg: Jennifer's vacation was really good for her! Her skin has a healthy glow.
eg: Tammy is five months pregnant. She has the glow of an expectant(候選人) mom(準媽媽).
eg: Hannah's cheeks have a healthy glow.
glow n. 光輝/光亮
eg: The glow of the blaze (火光) lit up the dark night.
salon n. 沙龍
hair salon
tan salon
=> a place that we go to get a tank
eg: Tina went to the hair salon to get a haircut.
risk n. 風險/冒險
=> something bad that may happen
eg: You're taking a big risk if you drive home in this bad storm.
eg: The risk of losing his job makes Theo work twice as hard.
eg: There's a risk of getting an infection when you're a doctor.
risk v. 冒險
eg: Firemen risk their lives every day to save people's lives.
lotion n. 乳液
suntan lotion 防曬霜
tanning lotion 助曬劑
sun-block 完全阻斷紫外線
eg: Nancy put some lotion on her dry skin.
tan n. 曬成的棕褐膚色
//== Chat room ==//
umbrellas 雨傘
parasol 陽傘(在美國很少見人用陽傘)(此外美國人也少用此單字，較常用umbrella)
para -> (拉丁文)阻止
sol -> (拉丁文)太陽
beach umbrella 沙灘傘(也可以稱為parasol)
= beach parasol
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer.
=> Americans do this, paying no attention to all the warnings about skin cancer.
in spite of 儘管
= regardless of
= paying no attention to
eg: Bonnie attended the conference in spite of her headache.
eg: In spite of everyone's advice, Stanley decided to quit his job.
China replaces US as India's largest trade partner
from http://in.finance.yahoo.com/
By fe Bureau
China has emerged as India's largest trading partner, replacing US in 2008-09. Apart from increasing trade engagement with the neighbouring country and weak demand for foreign goods in the US, which is reeling under recession contributed to this.
According to a reply filed by minister of state for commerce Jyotiraditya Scindia in Lok Sabha on Monday, bilateral trade engagement between India and China stood at Rs 1,63,202 crore (nearly $ 36 billion) in April to February 2008-09, an increase of nearly 7% over Rs 1,52,713 crore in the year ago period. In the same period under consideration, bilateral trade between India and the US dipped 7.5% and stood at Rs 1,55,353 crore (approximately $ 34 billion).
Exports from India had increased 3.4% in dollar terms and 17% in rupee terms during 2008-09.
Significantly, trade deficit - the difference between exports and imports - with China expanded 41% in the period under consideration and stood at Rs 92, 676 crore (nearly $20.3 billion), pointing towards fast expanding imports from China. This is nearly one fifth (18%) of India's trade deficit during the period under consideration, the highest for any of its trade partners.
According to data available with the commerce ministry, imports from China expanded 28% and stood at Rs 1,27,938 crore ($ 28.10 billion) in April to February period of 2008-09. In fact, increase in large number of chemical and metal items import from China has been of concern for India, which has initiated many anti-dumping and safeguard duty mechanism investigations to ascertain if Chinese companies are adopting any unfair trade practice.
Historically, the US has been India's top trading partner. Exports to the US have mostly been greater than imports, as a result of which India has enjoyed a trade surplus. However, hit by the economic recession, demand for goods in the US plummeted, impacting exports from India as well.
apart from 除...之外
reel 倒退
bilateral adj. 雙方的/雙邊的
crore (印度)一千萬盧比
dip v. 下跌
ascertain v. 查明/確定/弄清
plummet v. 筆直落下
Rs 盧比簡寫
rupee 盧比(印度、斯里蘭卡、尼泊爾等的貨幣單位)
trade deficit 貿易逆差
trade surplus 貿易盈餘
By fe Bureau
China has emerged as India's largest trading partner, replacing US in 2008-09. Apart from increasing trade engagement with the neighbouring country and weak demand for foreign goods in the US, which is reeling under recession contributed to this.
According to a reply filed by minister of state for commerce Jyotiraditya Scindia in Lok Sabha on Monday, bilateral trade engagement between India and China stood at Rs 1,63,202 crore (nearly $ 36 billion) in April to February 2008-09, an increase of nearly 7% over Rs 1,52,713 crore in the year ago period. In the same period under consideration, bilateral trade between India and the US dipped 7.5% and stood at Rs 1,55,353 crore (approximately $ 34 billion).
Exports from India had increased 3.4% in dollar terms and 17% in rupee terms during 2008-09.
Significantly, trade deficit - the difference between exports and imports - with China expanded 41% in the period under consideration and stood at Rs 92, 676 crore (nearly $20.3 billion), pointing towards fast expanding imports from China. This is nearly one fifth (18%) of India's trade deficit during the period under consideration, the highest for any of its trade partners.
According to data available with the commerce ministry, imports from China expanded 28% and stood at Rs 1,27,938 crore ($ 28.10 billion) in April to February period of 2008-09. In fact, increase in large number of chemical and metal items import from China has been of concern for India, which has initiated many anti-dumping and safeguard duty mechanism investigations to ascertain if Chinese companies are adopting any unfair trade practice.
Historically, the US has been India's top trading partner. Exports to the US have mostly been greater than imports, as a result of which India has enjoyed a trade surplus. However, hit by the economic recession, demand for goods in the US plummeted, impacting exports from India as well.
apart from 除...之外
reel 倒退
bilateral adj. 雙方的/雙邊的
crore (印度)一千萬盧比
dip v. 下跌
ascertain v. 查明/確定/弄清
plummet v. 筆直落下
Rs 盧比簡寫
rupee 盧比(印度、斯里蘭卡、尼泊爾等的貨幣單位)
trade deficit 貿易逆差
trade surplus 貿易盈餘
2009年8月1日 星期六
20090801 -- Cool Ideas for Hot Weather (1)
Cool Ideas for Hot Weather
Tips to help you keep cool this summer
Finding ways to beat the summer heat can be difficult but not impossible! Try a few of these fun ideas, and you'll cool off in no time.
Eat spicy food
Spicy food causes you to sweat. And as the sweat evaporates, it cools your body down.
Use cold sheets
Put away your blankets and sleep between sheets. Put your sheets in a plastic bag and then in the refrigerator about two hours before bedtime. Cold sheets can help lower your body temperature, which should help you fall asleep more easily.
Keep it light
Because dark colors absorb heat, wearing light-colored clothing keeps you more comfortable on hot days. Also, natural material like cotton lets air pass through, which cools your body.
Add water
Water also helps get rid of the heat. But if you're at school or work, it's not possible to take a nice, refreshing shower. Do the next best thing and run cool water on your wrists. In addition, you can run some on a towel and put it on the back of your neck.
Freeze some fruit
Snack on frozen watermelon and other fruit for a tasty way to beat this summer's heat!
beat v. 打/打敗
beat beat beaten
=> overcome
eg: We can beat the dinner crowd by getting to the restaurant early.
eg: For Josh, playing on-line games always beats other kinds of entertainment.
eg: Our swimming team beat their opponents and won the championship.
temperature n. 溫度
=> a measure of how hot or cool of something
eg: Today, the temperature is much cooler than yesterday.
vapor n. 水蒸氣
evaporate v. 蒸發
=> chage to something in the air
eg: Alcohol added to syrup(糖漿) makes it evaporate easily.
evaporate v. 消失/不復存在
eg: Enthusiasm for learning can quickly evaporate if a teacher keeps criticizing his or her students.
absorb v. 吸收
eg: Use a cloth to absorb the spilled juice.
eg: The medicine can be absorbed by the body in just 20 minutes.
absorb v. 學習/吸收知識
eg: Students absorb what is being taught better if they participate in a related activity.
refreshing adj. 提神的;清涼的
=> let you feel less tired and feel that you have more energy
eg: On hot nights during the summer, I like to go for a refreshing swim.
wrist n. 腕/腕關節
eg: Tom fell off his bicycle and broke his wrist.
put away 把...收起/放好
eg: Mom asked his children to put away their toys after playing them.
sheet n. 床單
blanket n. 毛毯/毯子
//== Chat room ==//
cool v. 使一樣東西變涼
cool v. 冷靜
cool adj.涼爽的
eg: Hey, cool it. 冷靜下來
=> calm down
cool off 降溫/冷卻
=> calm down or became less angry or became less warm
doze off 打盹/睡著
put off => delay 耽擱
rip someone off => cheat someone 敲某人的竹槓
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Try a few of these fun ideas, and you'll cool off in no time.
in no time
=> almost immediately
=> very quickly
eg: If you take the subway, you'll get to the train station in no time.
eg: If we all work together, we can get the house chores done in no time.
Tips to help you keep cool this summer
Finding ways to beat the summer heat can be difficult but not impossible! Try a few of these fun ideas, and you'll cool off in no time.
Eat spicy food
Spicy food causes you to sweat. And as the sweat evaporates, it cools your body down.
Use cold sheets
Put away your blankets and sleep between sheets. Put your sheets in a plastic bag and then in the refrigerator about two hours before bedtime. Cold sheets can help lower your body temperature, which should help you fall asleep more easily.
Keep it light
Because dark colors absorb heat, wearing light-colored clothing keeps you more comfortable on hot days. Also, natural material like cotton lets air pass through, which cools your body.
Add water
Water also helps get rid of the heat. But if you're at school or work, it's not possible to take a nice, refreshing shower. Do the next best thing and run cool water on your wrists. In addition, you can run some on a towel and put it on the back of your neck.
Freeze some fruit
Snack on frozen watermelon and other fruit for a tasty way to beat this summer's heat!
beat v. 打/打敗
beat beat beaten
=> overcome
eg: We can beat the dinner crowd by getting to the restaurant early.
eg: For Josh, playing on-line games always beats other kinds of entertainment.
eg: Our swimming team beat their opponents and won the championship.
temperature n. 溫度
=> a measure of how hot or cool of something
eg: Today, the temperature is much cooler than yesterday.
vapor n. 水蒸氣
evaporate v. 蒸發
=> chage to something in the air
eg: Alcohol added to syrup(糖漿) makes it evaporate easily.
evaporate v. 消失/不復存在
eg: Enthusiasm for learning can quickly evaporate if a teacher keeps criticizing his or her students.
absorb v. 吸收
eg: Use a cloth to absorb the spilled juice.
eg: The medicine can be absorbed by the body in just 20 minutes.
absorb v. 學習/吸收知識
eg: Students absorb what is being taught better if they participate in a related activity.
refreshing adj. 提神的;清涼的
=> let you feel less tired and feel that you have more energy
eg: On hot nights during the summer, I like to go for a refreshing swim.
wrist n. 腕/腕關節
eg: Tom fell off his bicycle and broke his wrist.
put away 把...收起/放好
eg: Mom asked his children to put away their toys after playing them.
sheet n. 床單
blanket n. 毛毯/毯子
//== Chat room ==//
cool v. 使一樣東西變涼
cool v. 冷靜
cool adj.涼爽的
eg: Hey, cool it. 冷靜下來
=> calm down
cool off 降溫/冷卻
=> calm down or became less angry or became less warm
doze off 打盹/睡著
put off => delay 耽擱
rip someone off => cheat someone 敲某人的竹槓
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Try a few of these fun ideas, and you'll cool off in no time.
in no time
=> almost immediately
=> very quickly
eg: If you take the subway, you'll get to the train station in no time.
eg: If we all work together, we can get the house chores done in no time.
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