Good Parenting Skills Can Change the World
All of us need to practice healthy parental behaviors toward young children and teenagers
Have you noticed that relationships all over the world are full of tension? Many families are stressed to the breaking point. Governments, schools and workplaces all wrestle with "people problems." The world cannot change for the better until families become more emotionally healthy. Mental health and balanced citizens create a sane society. There is no substitute for a mentally healthy parent figure in one's life. Individuals who raise mentally and emotionally healthy children make a major contribution to our world.
Good parents use these strategies:
* They listen to their children. We all feel valued when other people listen to us. Children cannot feel safe without adults taking time to listen.
* They treat children with respect. Respect means treating a child's feelings tenderly in every possible situation.
* They give out hugs. Children need the power of touch. Parents who dish out orders and never give hugs are raising emotionally deprived children.
* They discipline properly and consistently. Parents should take control and speak authoritatively when necessary. Children feel safe when parents take control.
wrestle v. 摔角/角力
wrestle with something 努力解決/對付某個問題
=> try to deal with something
eg: For weeks, Sean has been wrestling with the decision of which school he should go to.
=> 幾個星期以來，Sean 一直在為要到哪個學校苦思
eg: The goverment is wrestling with the problem of unemployment.
=> 政府正在努力解決失業問題
dish out something (口語用語)給/分發/提供
=> give out something
eg: Tom loves to dish out advice that you don't need.
=> Tom 喜歡給一些你根本就不需要的建議
eg: Hilary dishes out criticism so easily that she often hurts the people around her.
=> Hilary隨隨便便就批評別人,所以常常傷害週遭的人
deprive v. 剝奪/使喪失
deprived adj. 缺乏的/貧窮的/被剝奪的
=> lack something
eg: Brenda came from a deprived family, but that only motivated her to succeed.
=> Brenda出生於貧困的家庭, 但這是鼓勵他成功的動機
eg: Steep-deprived teenagers may have emotional problems.
=> 缺乏睡眠的青少年可能會有情緒上的問題
tension n. 緊張局勢/緊張狀況
sane adj. 健全的/無疾病的
contribution n. 貢獻
authoritatively adv. 命令式地
//== Chat room ==//
parent figure 父親或母親的化身
=> substitue parent who cares for a child in many ways
=> 一個parent figure不一定是guardian
=> 但是不是只有孤兒才有parent figure
=> 任何一位能像父母親一樣扶養照顧教導你的長者都可以是parent figure
=> 如果出遠門到一個陌生的環境求學或是工作能夠有一位parent figure收容你
=> 提供你一個home away from home 像家一樣舒適的地方
guardian 法律上的監護人
home away from home 當出遠門求學或工作,有parent figure提供像家一樣舒適的地方
2011年2月24日 星期四
2011年2月23日 星期三
20110223 Aluminum Does it All (1)
Aluminum Does it All
You'll be amazed at what this silvery metal can do!
Ask your friends to name some things made with aluminum. Chances are they'll mention common items like cooking foil or soda cans. But do they know that aluminum was once so rare it was considered a precious metal? Before the late 19th century, aluminum was rarely found in its pure form. But in 1886, American Charles Martin Hall and Frenchman Paul-Louis-Toussaint Heroult both made a discovery. They found an inexpensive way to separate aluminum from other minerals using electricity. Thanks to Hall and Heroult, aluminum became easier to process. It has since become the second most-used metal in the world after iron.
Prized for its many uses, aluminum can be combined with other metals to create alloys with unique features. Depending on which metal is added, aluminum can be made stronger or more flexible. By far, aluminum's most attractive feature is its light weight. Pure aluminum is roughly one-third the weight of steel. That means aluminum can be used to make items that are light and durable. Uses range from car parts to power cables. Aluminum may be less expensive than it once was, but it remains as valuable as ever!
electricity n. 電/電力
eg: Make sure you turn off the electricity before you change the light bulbs.
=> 在換燈泡之前確定你把電先關掉了
eg: There's no electricity left in my laptop.
=> 我的筆電沒有剩下電力
electrical adj. 電的/用電的
eg: electrical wire 電線
electric adj. 電動的
eg: electric cars 電動車
flex 彎曲
flexible 易彎曲的/有彈性的
eg: These flexible plastic tubes are replacing the old tubes.
=> 舊式的水管會用新的有彈性的塑膠水管取代
eg: The flexible working hours allow me to study while I am at work.
=> 彈性的工作時間可以讓我半工半讀
dur- 堅固的
durability n. 持久/耐久
durable adj. 持久耐用的
eg: The appliances manufactured by this company are very durable
=> 這家公司出產的小家電都很耐用
eg: The cell-phones they made are quite durable.
=> 這家出產的行動電話都很耐用
aluminum n. 鋁
precious metal 真貴金屬
flexible adj. 柔韌的/有彈性的
//== Chat room ==//
use在當名詞和當動詞時的複數形發音不同
eg: John uses the chopsticks well.
versatile adj. 多才多藝/多用途的
=> have a lot of usage
=> 美國人和英國人對這個單字的發音不同
eg: versatile tool 多用途的工具
eg: versatile chef 能夠做出各式各樣菜餚的廚師
//== Grammar on the go ==//
Prized for its many uses, aluminum can be combined with other metals to create alloys with unique features.
=> Because aluminum can be used in many things, it is considered valuable.
prized for its ..., subject + verb
=> how highy value something is because of certain trade or characteristic it has
eg: Prized for its ability to improve many things in life, salt has been fought over by different governments and people groups throughout history.
eg: Prized for its soft texture, light weight, and breathable quality, silk was traditionally reserved only for the Chinese imperial courts.
//== More information ==//
Why does aluminum have two different pronunciations? Before the metal was officially discovered, it was known as aluminum. Later, to conform to the I-U-M ending of the other elements on the periodic table, the British changed aluminum to aluminium. In 1925, the American Chemical Society officially changed the name of aluminium back to aluminum. And that's why there two different pronunciations – one American and one British!
You'll be amazed at what this silvery metal can do!
Ask your friends to name some things made with aluminum. Chances are they'll mention common items like cooking foil or soda cans. But do they know that aluminum was once so rare it was considered a precious metal? Before the late 19th century, aluminum was rarely found in its pure form. But in 1886, American Charles Martin Hall and Frenchman Paul-Louis-Toussaint Heroult both made a discovery. They found an inexpensive way to separate aluminum from other minerals using electricity. Thanks to Hall and Heroult, aluminum became easier to process. It has since become the second most-used metal in the world after iron.
Prized for its many uses, aluminum can be combined with other metals to create alloys with unique features. Depending on which metal is added, aluminum can be made stronger or more flexible. By far, aluminum's most attractive feature is its light weight. Pure aluminum is roughly one-third the weight of steel. That means aluminum can be used to make items that are light and durable. Uses range from car parts to power cables. Aluminum may be less expensive than it once was, but it remains as valuable as ever!
electricity n. 電/電力
eg: Make sure you turn off the electricity before you change the light bulbs.
=> 在換燈泡之前確定你把電先關掉了
eg: There's no electricity left in my laptop.
=> 我的筆電沒有剩下電力
electrical adj. 電的/用電的
eg: electrical wire 電線
electric adj. 電動的
eg: electric cars 電動車
flex 彎曲
flexible 易彎曲的/有彈性的
eg: These flexible plastic tubes are replacing the old tubes.
=> 舊式的水管會用新的有彈性的塑膠水管取代
eg: The flexible working hours allow me to study while I am at work.
=> 彈性的工作時間可以讓我半工半讀
dur- 堅固的
durability n. 持久/耐久
durable adj. 持久耐用的
eg: The appliances manufactured by this company are very durable
=> 這家公司出產的小家電都很耐用
eg: The cell-phones they made are quite durable.
=> 這家出產的行動電話都很耐用
aluminum n. 鋁
precious metal 真貴金屬
flexible adj. 柔韌的/有彈性的
//== Chat room ==//
use在當名詞和當動詞時的複數形發音不同
eg: John uses the chopsticks well.
versatile adj. 多才多藝/多用途的
=> have a lot of usage
=> 美國人和英國人對這個單字的發音不同
eg: versatile tool 多用途的工具
eg: versatile chef 能夠做出各式各樣菜餚的廚師
//== Grammar on the go ==//
Prized for its many uses, aluminum can be combined with other metals to create alloys with unique features.
=> Because aluminum can be used in many things, it is considered valuable.
prized for its ..., subject + verb
=> how highy value something is because of certain trade or characteristic it has
eg: Prized for its ability to improve many things in life, salt has been fought over by different governments and people groups throughout history.
eg: Prized for its soft texture, light weight, and breathable quality, silk was traditionally reserved only for the Chinese imperial courts.
//== More information ==//
Why does aluminum have two different pronunciations? Before the metal was officially discovered, it was known as aluminum. Later, to conform to the I-U-M ending of the other elements on the periodic table, the British changed aluminum to aluminium. In 1925, the American Chemical Society officially changed the name of aluminium back to aluminum. And that's why there two different pronunciations – one American and one British!
2011年2月22日 星期二
20110222 A Different Approach to Choosing a Career(2)
A Different Approach to Choosing a Career
The resulting combination points you to jobs meant to be in sync with your nature. For example, extroverts need a lot of people contact, so they might make good sales people. Introverts need depth and focus, often preferring to work behind the scenes. Sensors thrive on concrete details and facts, so they might consider accounting. Intuitive people prefer ideas and concepts, and so are more inclined toward the arts or advertising.
Armed with a list of personality-appropriate jobs, teens can then research to find out what the job entails. "The main question is, 'What do I do that makes me really feel alive, that energizes me'" Tirger said.
High school students likely won't – and shouldn't – nail down a specific career path; exploring your interests and life's purpose is partly what college is for. But it helps to develop a general idea, so when the time comes to pick a major they can choose something relevant. "Basically what you're starting out with is a compass needle that's going around in circles, so anything you can do to make the swing of the compass needle smaller will be really helpful," said Nicholas Lore, director of the Rockport Institute (rockportinstitute.com), a career design and research firm in Rockville, Md.
syn- 一起
sync n. 同步/一致/符合
= synch
=> synchronize
in sync with 與...一致/同步
eg: She sang in sync with the playing of the band.
=> 她的歌聲與樂團的演奏是一致的
out of sync 不一致
eg: The style of the costumes is out of sync with the setting of the film.
=> 戲服的風格跟電影的背景並不協調
-clin 彎曲
incline v. 傾向於/容易..
incline toward something
=> want to do something
eg: Cathy is inclined to sympathize with people. She would be a great counselor.
=> Cathy很容易對别人的處境感同身受，她會是一個很棒的輔導。
eg: Laura inclines to get frustrated.
=> Laura很容易感到沮喪
nail v. 集中於某物標
nail down 確定/做出決定
eg: We will nail down our sales target for this season in today's meeting.
=> 今天的會議中我們會確定本季的銷售目標
eg: The two companies finally nailed down the details of the contract.
=> 這兩家公司終於確定了契約的細節
behind the scenes 在幕後
thrive
=> grow and develop very well
compass needle 指南針
//== Chat room ==//
picking a major 選擇主修
declare a major 正式聲明主修
Sophomore year 在美國大學二年級時聲明主修
在美國大學是要apply的，申請的結果有兩種，一種是收到rejection letter，另一種是收到acceptance letter
apply 申請
rejection letter 拒絕入學通知書
acceptance letter 接受入學通知書
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Armed with a list of personality-appropriate jobs, teens can then research to find out what the job entails.
armed with
=> to have something useful in order to successfully accomplish a task
eg: When Randy went to babysit his nieces and nephews, he was armed with a good storybook and a children's DVD.
eg: Even though Priscilla has never cooked a meal, she was armed with a cookbook when she walked into the kitchen to fix dinner for her family.
The resulting combination points you to jobs meant to be in sync with your nature. For example, extroverts need a lot of people contact, so they might make good sales people. Introverts need depth and focus, often preferring to work behind the scenes. Sensors thrive on concrete details and facts, so they might consider accounting. Intuitive people prefer ideas and concepts, and so are more inclined toward the arts or advertising.
Armed with a list of personality-appropriate jobs, teens can then research to find out what the job entails. "The main question is, 'What do I do that makes me really feel alive, that energizes me'" Tirger said.
High school students likely won't – and shouldn't – nail down a specific career path; exploring your interests and life's purpose is partly what college is for. But it helps to develop a general idea, so when the time comes to pick a major they can choose something relevant. "Basically what you're starting out with is a compass needle that's going around in circles, so anything you can do to make the swing of the compass needle smaller will be really helpful," said Nicholas Lore, director of the Rockport Institute (rockportinstitute.com), a career design and research firm in Rockville, Md.
syn- 一起
sync n. 同步/一致/符合
= synch
=> synchronize
in sync with 與...一致/同步
eg: She sang in sync with the playing of the band.
=> 她的歌聲與樂團的演奏是一致的
out of sync 不一致
eg: The style of the costumes is out of sync with the setting of the film.
=> 戲服的風格跟電影的背景並不協調
-clin 彎曲
incline v. 傾向於/容易..
incline toward something
=> want to do something
eg: Cathy is inclined to sympathize with people. She would be a great counselor.
=> Cathy很容易對别人的處境感同身受，她會是一個很棒的輔導。
eg: Laura inclines to get frustrated.
=> Laura很容易感到沮喪
nail v. 集中於某物標
nail down 確定/做出決定
eg: We will nail down our sales target for this season in today's meeting.
=> 今天的會議中我們會確定本季的銷售目標
eg: The two companies finally nailed down the details of the contract.
=> 這兩家公司終於確定了契約的細節
behind the scenes 在幕後
thrive
=> grow and develop very well
compass needle 指南針
//== Chat room ==//
picking a major 選擇主修
declare a major 正式聲明主修
Sophomore year 在美國大學二年級時聲明主修
在美國大學是要apply的，申請的結果有兩種，一種是收到rejection letter，另一種是收到acceptance letter
apply 申請
rejection letter 拒絕入學通知書
acceptance letter 接受入學通知書
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Armed with a list of personality-appropriate jobs, teens can then research to find out what the job entails.
armed with
=> to have something useful in order to successfully accomplish a task
eg: When Randy went to babysit his nieces and nephews, he was armed with a good storybook and a children's DVD.
eg: Even though Priscilla has never cooked a meal, she was armed with a cookbook when she walked into the kitchen to fix dinner for her family.
2011年2月21日 星期一
20110221 A Different Approach to Choosing a Career (1)
A Different Approach to Choosing a Career
Helping teens find a career path that suits them
As students near the end of high school, many for the first time start thinking seriously about what they want to do when they grow up and how they plan to get there. And, more often than not, the answer is a nervous shrug: no idea. The challenge is to get students – and parents – to think beyond external rewards, like salary and prestige, so they explore careers that are fulfilling on a deeper level. Because a teen's interests and skills are often transient and changing, a more useful approach to identifying fitting career paths is to focus on the teen's personality, said Paul Tieger, an expert in personality typing and co-author of Do What You Are...
"If you know your personality type, you have an extraordinary advantage in finding something satisfying," said Tieger, the creator of mypersonaljobcoach. com. On Tieger's website, people take a personality assessment that evaluates how they interact with others, make decisions and take in information. It classifies them as one of 16 personality types based on the Myers-briggs model. Thie model measures four aspects of personality: extrovert or introvert: sensor or intuitive: thinking or feeling; judging or perceiving.
trans- 超越/通過
transient adj. 短暫的/三分鐘熱度的/稍縱即逝的
=> last only a short period of time
eg: His transient fame made him very proud and he lost a lot of friends.
=> 他本身的名氣讓他變得非常驕傲失去了許多朋友
eg: Transient workers move from state to state to help with the different harvests.
=> 這些臨時工到各州去幫忙不同農家的採收
ex- 向外的
in- 向內的
extrovert n. 外向的人
=> someone who enjoy being with people
introvert n. 內向的人
=> someon who is shy
eg: Sally is an extrovert. She hardly stays at home. On the contrary, her sister Georgia is an introvert.
=> Shally 非常外向，她幾乎很少待在家裡，相反的她的妹妹卻非常內向
-ceive 拿取
perceive v. 感知/察覺到
eg: I perceived someone walking toward me in the darkness.
=> 黑暗中我可以感覺到有人朝著我走過來
eg: Computer games are often perceived as bad influences on children.
=> 電腦遊戲一般被認定對兒童有不良的影響
shrug n. 聳肩
prestige n. 名聲
=> respect/admiration
assessment n. 評量
Myers-briggs model 邁爾斯，布里格斯模型
intuitive adj. 直覺的/有直覺力的
=> make decision based on your emotions and feelings rather than proves
//== Chat room ==//
personality n. 個性/人格
eg: personality test人格測驗
personality n. 人物或名人
eg: sport personality 有名的運動家
eg: TV personality 電視名人/名嘴
eg: radio personality 廣播名人/電台的節目主持人
personality n. 一個場所的特質
eg: The room has a lot of personality.
=> 一個很有特色的室內設計
Helping teens find a career path that suits them
As students near the end of high school, many for the first time start thinking seriously about what they want to do when they grow up and how they plan to get there. And, more often than not, the answer is a nervous shrug: no idea. The challenge is to get students – and parents – to think beyond external rewards, like salary and prestige, so they explore careers that are fulfilling on a deeper level. Because a teen's interests and skills are often transient and changing, a more useful approach to identifying fitting career paths is to focus on the teen's personality, said Paul Tieger, an expert in personality typing and co-author of Do What You Are...
"If you know your personality type, you have an extraordinary advantage in finding something satisfying," said Tieger, the creator of mypersonaljobcoach. com. On Tieger's website, people take a personality assessment that evaluates how they interact with others, make decisions and take in information. It classifies them as one of 16 personality types based on the Myers-briggs model. Thie model measures four aspects of personality: extrovert or introvert: sensor or intuitive: thinking or feeling; judging or perceiving.
trans- 超越/通過
transient adj. 短暫的/三分鐘熱度的/稍縱即逝的
=> last only a short period of time
eg: His transient fame made him very proud and he lost a lot of friends.
=> 他本身的名氣讓他變得非常驕傲失去了許多朋友
eg: Transient workers move from state to state to help with the different harvests.
=> 這些臨時工到各州去幫忙不同農家的採收
ex- 向外的
in- 向內的
extrovert n. 外向的人
=> someone who enjoy being with people
introvert n. 內向的人
=> someon who is shy
eg: Sally is an extrovert. She hardly stays at home. On the contrary, her sister Georgia is an introvert.
=> Shally 非常外向，她幾乎很少待在家裡，相反的她的妹妹卻非常內向
-ceive 拿取
perceive v. 感知/察覺到
eg: I perceived someone walking toward me in the darkness.
=> 黑暗中我可以感覺到有人朝著我走過來
eg: Computer games are often perceived as bad influences on children.
=> 電腦遊戲一般被認定對兒童有不良的影響
shrug n. 聳肩
prestige n. 名聲
=> respect/admiration
assessment n. 評量
Myers-briggs model 邁爾斯，布里格斯模型
intuitive adj. 直覺的/有直覺力的
=> make decision based on your emotions and feelings rather than proves
//== Chat room ==//
personality n. 個性/人格
eg: personality test人格測驗
personality n. 人物或名人
eg: sport personality 有名的運動家
eg: TV personality 電視名人/名嘴
eg: radio personality 廣播名人/電台的節目主持人
personality n. 一個場所的特質
eg: The room has a lot of personality.
=> 一個很有特色的室內設計
2011年2月20日 星期日
20110219 Fashion Goes Green (2)
Fashion Goes Green
Designers and manufacturers clearly have environmental responsibilities to uphold and so do consumers. Fortunately, getting a green wardrobe is easier than you think.
Shop your own closet
Instead of purchasing a new outfit from the mall, make what you already have look new again. Use your creativity to mix old items and accessories together in fresh, new ways. If you know how to sew, the possibilities are endless. Cut up old shirts and piece them together to make a new skirt or jacket. Have fun and be creative.
Be a thrifty shopper
Save money and avoid waste at the same time by shopping for gently used clothing items. Although thrift shops are most ideal for this type of shopping, many online sites, including eBay, sell used clothing.
Get to know eco-friendly brands
What brands do you shop for? Today, high-end designers like Stella MaCartney and Loomstate are supporting sustainable fashion. Likewise, more affordable options include popular chain H& M, which is committed to responsibly using the planet's resources to manufacture its clothing. Buy brands that support eco-fashion. Become an environmental activist by starting with your closet. Dress green every day!
wardrobe n. 一個人全部的服裝/衣櫃
=> a referece to all the clothes that you have
eg: Check your wardrobe before shopping so you can avoid buying things you already have.
=> 逛街前先檢查一下已經有的衣服，避免買到重複的衣服
eg: Betty showed us her new red-wood wardrobe.
=> Betty展示她的紅木衣櫃
accessories n. 配件
eg: The store has all kinds of accessories to go with dresses.
=> 這家店有各種搭配洋裝的配件
eg: The accessories for the convertible are too expensive.
=> 這個跑車的配件太貴了
thrift n. 節約/節儉
thrifty adj. 節省的/節儉的
=> be careful to your money, not spending too much
be a thrifty shopper 花錢買東西會精打細算的人.
eg: Even though Eric is very rich now, he's still very thrifty.
=> 雖然Eric現在非常的有錢，但是他仍然很節儉
eg: Mom has always been a thrifty housewife.
=> 媽媽一直以來都是節儉的家庭主婦
eg: thrift shop
frugal 節儉的、節省的
=> thrifty/economical 經濟的、節約的
penny-pinching 吝嗇/小氣
=> 把每一penny(一分錢)都pinch緊緊地捏在手上/放不開
penny-wise adj. 省小錢的/在小事情上精明的
uphold v. 支撐/支持
=> support/obey
eg: uphold a principal/rule/responsibility
outfit n. 全套服裝
activist n. 激進主義分子/行動主義者
//== Chat Room ==//
tightwad n. 守財奴
=> 緊緊抓住錢的人
wad 一疊的東西
eg: a wad of bills 一疊鈔票
tight adj. 緊的/緊緊的
nest egg 為了養老或是不時之需的儲蓄
=> 留在鳥窩裡的蛋
pay an arm and a leg 貴得要命
= cost an arm and a leg
= charge an arm and a leg
=> 付出一支手臂和一條腿才買得起，即貴得要命
=> pay a very high price, higer than you should
eg: That hair salon charges an arm and leg for a haircut
=> 那家美容院剪髮的價錢很昂貴
Designers and manufacturers clearly have environmental responsibilities to uphold and so do consumers. Fortunately, getting a green wardrobe is easier than you think.
Shop your own closet
Instead of purchasing a new outfit from the mall, make what you already have look new again. Use your creativity to mix old items and accessories together in fresh, new ways. If you know how to sew, the possibilities are endless. Cut up old shirts and piece them together to make a new skirt or jacket. Have fun and be creative.
Be a thrifty shopper
Save money and avoid waste at the same time by shopping for gently used clothing items. Although thrift shops are most ideal for this type of shopping, many online sites, including eBay, sell used clothing.
Get to know eco-friendly brands
What brands do you shop for? Today, high-end designers like Stella MaCartney and Loomstate are supporting sustainable fashion. Likewise, more affordable options include popular chain H& M, which is committed to responsibly using the planet's resources to manufacture its clothing. Buy brands that support eco-fashion. Become an environmental activist by starting with your closet. Dress green every day!
wardrobe n. 一個人全部的服裝/衣櫃
=> a referece to all the clothes that you have
eg: Check your wardrobe before shopping so you can avoid buying things you already have.
=> 逛街前先檢查一下已經有的衣服，避免買到重複的衣服
eg: Betty showed us her new red-wood wardrobe.
=> Betty展示她的紅木衣櫃
accessories n. 配件
eg: The store has all kinds of accessories to go with dresses.
=> 這家店有各種搭配洋裝的配件
eg: The accessories for the convertible are too expensive.
=> 這個跑車的配件太貴了
thrift n. 節約/節儉
thrifty adj. 節省的/節儉的
=> be careful to your money, not spending too much
be a thrifty shopper 花錢買東西會精打細算的人.
eg: Even though Eric is very rich now, he's still very thrifty.
=> 雖然Eric現在非常的有錢，但是他仍然很節儉
eg: Mom has always been a thrifty housewife.
=> 媽媽一直以來都是節儉的家庭主婦
eg: thrift shop
frugal 節儉的、節省的
=> thrifty/economical 經濟的、節約的
penny-pinching 吝嗇/小氣
=> 把每一penny(一分錢)都pinch緊緊地捏在手上/放不開
penny-wise adj. 省小錢的/在小事情上精明的
uphold v. 支撐/支持
=> support/obey
eg: uphold a principal/rule/responsibility
outfit n. 全套服裝
activist n. 激進主義分子/行動主義者
//== Chat Room ==//
tightwad n. 守財奴
=> 緊緊抓住錢的人
wad 一疊的東西
eg: a wad of bills 一疊鈔票
tight adj. 緊的/緊緊的
nest egg 為了養老或是不時之需的儲蓄
=> 留在鳥窩裡的蛋
pay an arm and a leg 貴得要命
= cost an arm and a leg
= charge an arm and a leg
=> 付出一支手臂和一條腿才買得起，即貴得要命
=> pay a very high price, higer than you should
eg: That hair salon charges an arm and leg for a haircut
=> 那家美容院剪髮的價錢很昂貴
2011年2月18日 星期五
20110218 Fashion Goes Green (1)
Fashion Goes Green 時尚吹起環保風
When it comes to fashion, green is the new black
Every day you wake up and get dressed. But have you ever stopped to think about the clothes in your closet? Most likely, they were manufactured in distant countries under hazardous conditions in pollution-emitting factories before being loaded into shipping containers or trucks. From there, they made the long, oil-burning journey across land and sea to finally arrive in local shops, and ultimately, in your closet.
Every time the fashion industry carries this process out, it's at the expense of the environment. And what's more, most of the clothes produced - including the ones found in your closet - are not made from sustainable materials.
Fortunately, there is a solution to this environmental problem: sustainable fashion. Also known as eco-fashion, it is the concept of considering the environmental impact of what you wear each day. So what exactly makes eco-fashion so eco-friendly? For one, it encourages designers to create clothing using green fabrics and fibers such as organic cotton and bamboo. In addition, designers and manufacturers are encouraged to use responsible production techniques, which include producing materials that use fewer toxic chemicals and striving for more energy-efficient processes.
hazard n. 危險/危險物
hazardous adj. 有害的/有危險的
=> dangerous, poisonous
eg: The chemicals in the detergent were reported to be hazardous to human bodies.
=> 這個洗潔精被報導對人體有害
eg: A hazardous working environment can damage the workers' health in a very short period of time.
=> 危險的工作環境可以在短時間內就危害工人的健康
expense n. 犧牲/損失/代價
all the expense of something/somebody 以...付上代價/以犧牲某人為前提
eg: He made a lot of money at the expense of his family.
=> 他賺了很多錢，但是犧牲了家庭．
toxic adj. 有毒的
=> poisonous, dangerous.
eg: These toxic chemicals need to be stored in special containers.
=> 這些有毒的化學物質必須用特殊的容器儲存
eg: Toxic fumes can cause nausea and dizziness.
=> 有毒氣體可能會引起噁心或是暈眩
sustainable adj. 能保持的/能維持的
=> continue for long perioud of time
eco 生態學
= ecology
fiber n. 纖維
fabric n. 織物/織品/布料
=> put the fiber together, they create fabric
//== Chat room ==//
When it comes to fashion, green is the new black.
=> 我們都知道在配色的時候，黑色是所謂的基本款，
=> 也可說是永遠的潮流，因為它和所有的顏色都很搭配
=> 現在越來越注重環保，所謂的green就是注重環保的意思
=> 所以這個句子的意思為"環保已經融入了服裝設計"
=> 環保已經是新的黑色，即新的主流
=> 可以把這個慣用語套用在不同的地方
40 is the new 30
=> 40歲的人越來越會打扮/保養，長相就像三十歲一樣年輕
When it comes to computer, small is the new big
=> (電腦趨勢)小型的電腦取代了大型電腦
//== Grammer on the go ==//
What's more, most of the clothes produced are not made from sustainable materials.
what's more
= in addition, furthermore
=> Use "what's more" when you want to add more information.
eg: Because we just bought a new house, we can't afford to go on a trip this year. And, what's more, we still have to pay for our kids' tuition.
When it comes to fashion, green is the new black
Every day you wake up and get dressed. But have you ever stopped to think about the clothes in your closet? Most likely, they were manufactured in distant countries under hazardous conditions in pollution-emitting factories before being loaded into shipping containers or trucks. From there, they made the long, oil-burning journey across land and sea to finally arrive in local shops, and ultimately, in your closet.
Every time the fashion industry carries this process out, it's at the expense of the environment. And what's more, most of the clothes produced - including the ones found in your closet - are not made from sustainable materials.
Fortunately, there is a solution to this environmental problem: sustainable fashion. Also known as eco-fashion, it is the concept of considering the environmental impact of what you wear each day. So what exactly makes eco-fashion so eco-friendly? For one, it encourages designers to create clothing using green fabrics and fibers such as organic cotton and bamboo. In addition, designers and manufacturers are encouraged to use responsible production techniques, which include producing materials that use fewer toxic chemicals and striving for more energy-efficient processes.
hazard n. 危險/危險物
hazardous adj. 有害的/有危險的
=> dangerous, poisonous
eg: The chemicals in the detergent were reported to be hazardous to human bodies.
=> 這個洗潔精被報導對人體有害
eg: A hazardous working environment can damage the workers' health in a very short period of time.
=> 危險的工作環境可以在短時間內就危害工人的健康
expense n. 犧牲/損失/代價
all the expense of something/somebody 以...付上代價/以犧牲某人為前提
eg: He made a lot of money at the expense of his family.
=> 他賺了很多錢，但是犧牲了家庭．
toxic adj. 有毒的
=> poisonous, dangerous.
eg: These toxic chemicals need to be stored in special containers.
=> 這些有毒的化學物質必須用特殊的容器儲存
eg: Toxic fumes can cause nausea and dizziness.
=> 有毒氣體可能會引起噁心或是暈眩
sustainable adj. 能保持的/能維持的
=> continue for long perioud of time
eco 生態學
= ecology
fiber n. 纖維
fabric n. 織物/織品/布料
=> put the fiber together, they create fabric
//== Chat room ==//
When it comes to fashion, green is the new black.
=> 我們都知道在配色的時候，黑色是所謂的基本款，
=> 也可說是永遠的潮流，因為它和所有的顏色都很搭配
=> 現在越來越注重環保，所謂的green就是注重環保的意思
=> 所以這個句子的意思為"環保已經融入了服裝設計"
=> 環保已經是新的黑色，即新的主流
=> 可以把這個慣用語套用在不同的地方
40 is the new 30
=> 40歲的人越來越會打扮/保養，長相就像三十歲一樣年輕
When it comes to computer, small is the new big
=> (電腦趨勢)小型的電腦取代了大型電腦
//== Grammer on the go ==//
What's more, most of the clothes produced are not made from sustainable materials.
what's more
= in addition, furthermore
=> Use "what's more" when you want to add more information.
eg: Because we just bought a new house, we can't afford to go on a trip this year. And, what's more, we still have to pay for our kids' tuition.
2011年2月17日 星期四
20110217 Working From Home (3)
Working From Home
Rachelle Goldenberg, a contract social worker, says setting up a home office dedicated to work was a necessity when she started working form her residence. She also created a routine to keep her motivated to work rather than goof off throughout the day. "I set a specific time when I start working on projects in the morning. When 8 a.m. rolls around, I start to work," she says.
Goldenberg says working at home has been a necessity because she was laid off last year. But she says she has been rewarded with more time for her kids and a flexible schedule. That allows her to, for example, take a break to watch her son's swim meet and then work later in the evening. Goldenberg is also highly organized. She creates lists of tasks that need to be done and checks them off when complete.
Acuthor Lister says the most successful at-home workers are systematic with their work. They have a home office and never routinely take care of children at home while trying to perform work tasks.
"There are so many remote workers doing so many different jobs today." she says.
reside v. 居住
=> live in a place
residence n. 住所/住宅
eg: The governor's residence is located near the state capitol.
=> 州長的官邸的位置很靠近州的首府
eg: The Peterson's residence is undergoing some remodeling now.
=> Peterson的房子現在正在重新裝修
goof v. 閒晃
goof off 混日子/偷懶
=> avoid work, spending time in a lazy way
eg: The boy has been goofing off the whole weekend and didn't finish any homework.
=> 這位男孩整個週末都在偷懶，沒有完成任何的功課
eg: Becky和同學偷懶沒上課跑去看電影
sytem n. 系統
systematic adj. 有條理的/系統化的
eg: The article is a systematic introduction to the issue of global warming.
=> 這篇文章有系統的介紹暖化這個議題
eg: Hank is systematic in his job.
=> Hank在工作上相當有條理
dedicated adj. 專注的/獻身的
=> designed specifically for something
motivated adj. 有動機的/有目的的
=> want to do something well
roll around
=> When something happen regularly, as the time passed and it happened again
eg: Christmas rolls around every December 25.
lay someone off 開除某人
//== Chat room ==//
necessary adj. 必要的
necessity n. 必要/需要
=> 出於不得以的需要
eg: the necessities of life
=> 生活中的必需品，像是食衣住行
necessary evil 必要之惡
=> necessary evil並不一定是什麼大的罪惡，
=> 任何一件你不喜歡但是必須做的事情，
=> 像是整理房間或是報稅都可以稱為necessary evil
=> 因為即使你不想做，你還是得做
//== Grammer on the go ==//
When 8 a.m. rolls around, I start to work," she says.
=> Whenever it is 8 a.m., I start to work.
=> I begin to work at 8 a.m. every day.
to roll aaround (用於非正式的場合)
= to happen again
eg: When summer rolls around, the school campus becomes a very quiet place.
eg: When evening rolls around, bats come flying out of their cave looking for food.
==============================
The pig likes to roll around in the mud.
=> roll around 打滾
Rachelle Goldenberg, a contract social worker, says setting up a home office dedicated to work was a necessity when she started working form her residence. She also created a routine to keep her motivated to work rather than goof off throughout the day. "I set a specific time when I start working on projects in the morning. When 8 a.m. rolls around, I start to work," she says.
Goldenberg says working at home has been a necessity because she was laid off last year. But she says she has been rewarded with more time for her kids and a flexible schedule. That allows her to, for example, take a break to watch her son's swim meet and then work later in the evening. Goldenberg is also highly organized. She creates lists of tasks that need to be done and checks them off when complete.
Acuthor Lister says the most successful at-home workers are systematic with their work. They have a home office and never routinely take care of children at home while trying to perform work tasks.
"There are so many remote workers doing so many different jobs today." she says.
reside v. 居住
=> live in a place
residence n. 住所/住宅
eg: The governor's residence is located near the state capitol.
=> 州長的官邸的位置很靠近州的首府
eg: The Peterson's residence is undergoing some remodeling now.
=> Peterson的房子現在正在重新裝修
goof v. 閒晃
goof off 混日子/偷懶
=> avoid work, spending time in a lazy way
eg: The boy has been goofing off the whole weekend and didn't finish any homework.
=> 這位男孩整個週末都在偷懶，沒有完成任何的功課
eg: Becky和同學偷懶沒上課跑去看電影
sytem n. 系統
systematic adj. 有條理的/系統化的
eg: The article is a systematic introduction to the issue of global warming.
=> 這篇文章有系統的介紹暖化這個議題
eg: Hank is systematic in his job.
=> Hank在工作上相當有條理
dedicated adj. 專注的/獻身的
=> designed specifically for something
motivated adj. 有動機的/有目的的
=> want to do something well
roll around
=> When something happen regularly, as the time passed and it happened again
eg: Christmas rolls around every December 25.
lay someone off 開除某人
//== Chat room ==//
necessary adj. 必要的
necessity n. 必要/需要
=> 出於不得以的需要
eg: the necessities of life
=> 生活中的必需品，像是食衣住行
necessary evil 必要之惡
=> necessary evil並不一定是什麼大的罪惡，
=> 任何一件你不喜歡但是必須做的事情，
=> 像是整理房間或是報稅都可以稱為necessary evil
=> 因為即使你不想做，你還是得做
//== Grammer on the go ==//
When 8 a.m. rolls around, I start to work," she says.
=> Whenever it is 8 a.m., I start to work.
=> I begin to work at 8 a.m. every day.
to roll aaround (用於非正式的場合)
= to happen again
eg: When summer rolls around, the school campus becomes a very quiet place.
eg: When evening rolls around, bats come flying out of their cave looking for food.
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The pig likes to roll around in the mud.
=> roll around 打滾
2011年2月16日 星期三
20110216 Working From Home (2)
Working From Home
"There are radiologists working at home in their pajamas reading X-rays. There are nurses taking calls at home from anxious mothers-to-be. There are a lot of industries going this way even in a wholesale way, not just ad hoc, a couple of days a week," says Kate Lister author of Undress for Success: The Naked Truth About Making Money at Home. She says about 2 percent of the American workforce currently telecommute some days a week.
Lister is a champion of working at home. She says if more companies would allow their employees to work at home just a couple days a week, the overall savings nationwide would amount to billions of dollars. She also says that individuals would save $2,000 to $7,000 per year, including a total of $15 billion at the gas pumps. Lister argues that workers appear to lead more balanced lives when they work at home. "It does take an amount of discipline. There is a settling-in period," Lister says. "But generally, when you get a routine down, you work more when you work at home."
wholesale adj 批發的
=> in a very large way
eg: The wholesale price of this TV is only $350.
=> 這個電視的批發價只要350元
wholesale adj. 大批的/大規模的/全面性的
=> 本課的意義為大規模的
eg: The wholesale changes in the management caused many confusion.
=> 管理方面大幅度的更改造成許多的困惑
eg: The bombing caused wholesale destruction of the city.
=> 這次炸轟在這城市造成了全面性的破壞
champion n. 冠軍
champion v. 某件事情的擁護者/提倡者
=> a person who supports an idea strongly
eg: Sherry is a champion of home-schooling.
=> Sherry是在家裏受教育的提倡者
eg: Lindsey has long been a champion of equal rights for the disabled.
=> Lindsey長久以來都是維護身心障礙者的提倡者
discipline n. 紀律/自制力/自制力
eg: Ricky lacks discipline. He seldom shows up at work on time.
=> Ricky缺乏自制力，他很少準時上班
eg: The class needs better discipline for the students to excel.
=> 這個班級需要更好的紀律，學生們才能突破
eg: Learning how to save money rather than spend it takes discipline.
radiologist n. 放射線研究者
=> person who specializes in radiology
pajamas n. 睡衣褲
wholesale <=> ad hoc
ad hoc
=> just one thing
workforce n. 勞動力/受雇用的人
=> a large of group people who are working.
=> A company or a country has their own work force
//== Chat room ==//
productive adj. 有生?力的/多產的
=> 用在人身上表很有工作效率的/工作事半功倍的
conducive adj. 對...有益的
=> 通常用來形容一個地方/一樣東西/一種行為
eg: Is that conducive for your health?
= is it good for your health?
eg: conducive to studying 有助於學習。
eg: Smoking is never conducive to one's health.
=> 吸菸絕對不會對身體有益處
2011年2月15日 星期二
20110215 Working From Home (1)
Working From Home
For many, working from home is more efficient and saves money
With a rich Bologness sauce simmering in a pot in her kitchen - that's for tonight's dinner - Cheryl Haga starts her workday. But instead of hopping in her car and driving 40 minutes to her San Francisco office, Haga takes about 10 steps to her dining room table and fires up her laptop.
Working at home is a delicate balance between being productive on the job and avoiding distractions like that pile of laundry. It's all about organization, Haga says.
"I've created an action plan for myself, and I prioritize what I am doing each day. I estimate the time each general task is going to take. For example, it's going to take me five hours to get to all e-mails on Monday," Haga says. She organizes her time in terms of priority and checks off each task once completed.
According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and private studies on the subject, a growing number of people are telecommuting, working from home one or several days a week.
simmer v. 用小火燉煮/小火煨煮
eg: Let the beef simmer for 40 minutes.
=> 用小火燉牛肉四十分鐘
eg: The spaghetti sauce is simmering on the stove.
=> 義大利麵正在正在爐子上燉著
simmer v. 某種危機/情緒蘊釀
eg: The protest has been simmering for weeks.
=> 這個示威活動抗議已經醖釀了幾個星期了
fire up something 啓動
=> turn on, start
=> start up something, which could be a car, computer or a conversation.
=> 口語用語
eg: He fired up his convertible and headed to the beach.
=> 他啟動跑車引擎往海邊出發
fire up something 激發
eg: Jack is all fire up about this new project.
=> Jack對這個計畫興致非常高昂
priority n. 優先權/優先要做的事情
eg: Katherine's first priority is to finish her schooling.
=> Katherine最優先要做的事情就是要完成她的學業
prioritize v. 排出優先順序/按優先次序處理
eg: Frank's job involves many duties, so he's learning how to prioritize them.
=> Frank的工作包括許多職責，他正在學習如何排出優先順序來
Pasta with Bolognese sauce 波隆那肉醬麵
delicate adj. 需要小心處理的
=> something need to be done with extra careful.
distraction n. 分心/注意力分散
=> something is easy to take your attention away from what you are doing.
U.S. Census Bureau 美國人口普查局
telecommuting
=> not traveling a distance to work through computer, electronic, WFH (work from home)
//== Chat room ==//
working from home 在家工作
HBWM 把家當作工作場所的媽媽
= Home Base Work Mom - working from home,
SAHM 在家照顧孩子的媽媽
= Stay At Home Mom - mainly is staying home and take care of children. may or may not work.
=> 仍然沒有放棄職業的訴求，也許等孩子長大後，一個SAHM就會回到職場工作
Housewife
=> 帶有刻板印象的字，會讓人聯想到整天帶小孩和忙家事，使自己變成沒有自主的家庭主婦
//== Music room ==//
Libeck Kodu "Rex Rock"
Dare to dream
Deep within you'll find your faith,
You will have no regrets
Step out from the shadows
And from behind the silhouette
Now you're glowing like the sun
Your life has just begun
Should you stumble, you won't fall
Just believe and have faith
In the one who sees it all
He'll never let you fall
If you just...
Dare to dream, dare to believe
You can soar so hight beyond the clouds
Discovering where dreams are found
Dare to dream, dare to believe
God knows all that you can do
How far you go is up to Him and you
Dare to dream, dare to believe
This is your once in a lifetime
This is your moment
Your time to shine
Any dream is possible
Any star is reachable
Life is so incredible when you can dream
Life is so incredible when you can dream
Any star is reachable
When you can dream
//== More information ==//
If you're considering using your computer to work from home, you'll have a much better chance of succeeding if you....
*** Have a supportive family
*** Don't have to care for young children during work hours.
*** Have a quiet, secluded area to work in.
*** Have strong communication skills.
*** Are a self-starter.
*** Have a strong work ethic.
*** Have good time management skills.
*** Are goal-oriented.
*** Are comfortable with technology.
2011年2月14日 星期一
20110214 The Flowers of Valentine's Day (1)
The Flowers of Valentine's Day
Discover the meaning behind some of your favorite flowers
Walk into a flower store and an amazing number of colors and smells greet you! How do you choose which flowers to give to that special someone? Believe it or not, flowers can convey many messages. You can "say it with flowers."
The power of flowers
Even before the first Valentine's Day, people celebrated events by giving flowers. Back in the 1700s, people believed every flower had a special meaning. When they gave flowers, they chose the ones that best expressed their feelings. Remember that not everyone agrees on these meanings. But to help you make your choice, here are some flowers and the ideas they can stand for.
Red roses
Each color of rose has its own meaning, and red roses often show romantic feelings.
Peruvian lilies
These flowers suggest both loyalty and the bond between friends.
Forget-me-nots
These cleverly named flowers are associated with cherished memories.
Sweet peas
These sweet-smelling flowers are often given when people move and are saying good-bye.
In the end, it doesn't matter which flowers you choose. They will always carry your own personal meaning.
convey 傳達/表達
eg: In the article, the reporter conveyed his opposition toward the new foreign policy.
=> 在這篇文章中，記者表達他對新的外交政策的不贊同
eg: I tried to convey, in my letter, how grateful I am for his help.
=> 我試著在信中表達我對他的幫助的感激之情
celebrate v. 慶祝
eg: We're throwing a surprise party tonight to celebrate Henry's birthday.
=> 今晚我們要舉行一個驚喜派隊來慶祝Henry的生日
eg: Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries.
=> 許多亞洲國家都慶祝農曆年
celebration n. 慶祝
eg: The couple invited many friends to join their anniversary celebration.
=> 這對夫妻邀請許多朋友來參加他們的結婚周年慶的慶祝
cherish v. 珍惜
cherished adj. 寶貴的/珍愛的
eg: These cherished love letters were kept in a beautiful wooden box.
=> 這些很珍貴的情書保存在一個很美麗的木盒中
eg: His most cherished possession is his Harley motorcycle.
=> 他最珍愛的財產就事他的哈雷機車
peruvian lily 秘魯百合
forget-me-not 勿忘我
sweet pea 香豌豆
romantic adj. 羅曼蒂克的
//== Chat room ==//
birth flower 生日花
=> 在西方每個月都有birth flower
=> 像三月的生日花是daffodil
daffodil 三月的水仙花
florist n. 花商/花匠/花卉栽培家
corsage
=> 在正式場合，女性用來別在胸前或是戴在手腕上的小花束
boutonniere
=> 在正式場合，男性拿來插在鈕扣口上的小花束
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Walk into a flower store and an amazing number of colors and smells greet you!
Different flowers have different meanings so let's take a look at the meaning behind some of your favorite flowers.
Walk into a flower store
eg: Last week, while I was crossing a street in the rain with two heavy bags of grocery, a taxi driver honked at me impatiently.
eg: Growing up I enjoyed spending time with my grandmother. Although she had never attended school, I learned more from her than from any class or teacher.
//== More Information ==//
If you plan on giving roses to that special someone today, you should know that different colored roses give different messages. There's a color that symbolizes love at first sight, a color for appreciation, a color for friendship, and a color that expresses wishes for good health. Now, be careful with black roses because the very unromantic message they send is : the relationship is over!
2011年2月13日 星期日
20110212 Training New Staff (2)
Training New Staff
When I begin to instruct someone, I first give the big picture of the project and where our group fits into it. Next, I set up daily, weekly and monthly agendas and goals. These help new people understand what we need to accomplish by the end of each training section.But people can be so impatient with all this step-by-step training. They get the gist of a project and immediately begin to think of ways to make the process better.
I tell them that before they do that, they probably should understand why things are done the way they are. I've learned two important lessons through my experiences in training people. One is that everyone is different: I can't force others to learn things my way. If I do, I will be frustrated all the time. The second is not to micromanage but leave room for the trainees to grow. Who knows - they might come up with newer and better ideas. Isn't that why companies like to hire new blood?
struct- 建造
instruct v. 指導/訓練
=> teach
eg: All the students were instructed in the use of the school website.
=> 這裡的學生都被訓練學習使用學校的網站
instruct v. 指示/吩咐
eg: My boss instructed me to collect information about our competitors.
=> 我的老闆吩咐我收集競爭對手的資料
gist n. 要點/主旨
=> gist前面通常都要加定冠詞the
eg: Sarah gives the gist of the news of the day to the boss every morning.
=> Sarah 每天早晨替老闆歸納當天的新聞重點
get/catch the gist of something 掌握...的要點
eg: After a while, I think I got the gist of what the speaker wanted to express.
=> 過了一段時間，我想我終於聽懂這位演講者所要表達的重點
micro- 微小的
micromanage v. 上司對每個細節都必躬親/凡事都要過問(通常是負面的意義)
eg: Larry was criticized by his employees for micromanaging. He leaves them no room to express their own thonght.
=> Larry的職員批評他事事過問讓人沒有空間表達自己的想法
impatient adj. 沒有耐心的
=> not patient
trainee n. 受訓者
=> someone who you are training
new blood 新血
=> somebody who is hired by the company
//== Chat room ==//
give the big picture of the project 大方向
=> the main goal of the project
big picture 大局
=> 如果去美術館看畫，有些油畫面積很大，
=> 若是站得離油畫太近就看不清楚整幅的畫，必須要後退才能夠看到the big picture
=> 因此big picture在這裡指的是大局
當一個團體發生意見分歧的時候可以說Look at the big picture.
Look at the big picture.
=> 以大局為重。
big-picture person
=> 顧全大局，專注於大方向的人
big-pitcute-oriented
detail-oriented person 非常注重細節的人
事情要做的好，做的成功，一定要有big-picture person and detail-oriented person 兩種人
2011年2月11日 星期五
20110211 Training New Staff (1)
Training New Staff
Training new people correctly takes time and energy
Training someone to do a job can be harder than doing the work yourself. It's hard partially because people vary in their approaches to a task. But mostly it's because people's working paces and styles are very different. In the last three months, I have trained two new members in my group. I have to say these have been the longest three months I've had at work. My philosophy of training is to teach someone how to fish instead of just giving him or her the fish.
But human nature makes people want a shortcut to get a job done. They prefer that to taking the time to understand why things are done in a certain way. Their desire for a shortcut is my biggest frustration in training. I try my best to explain the "whys" of a task so the new people understand how to solve a problem on their own. That way they can do it themselves in the future.
mostly
=> mainly
partial adj. 部分的
partially adv. 部分地
=> not completely
eg: The house was partially renovated.
=> 這棟房子局部做過裝修
eg: Mark admitted that he was partially responsible for the delay.
=> Mark承認自己要為延誤付部分的責任
eg: The company is partially owned by the government.
=> 這個公司部份是公營的
philosophy n. 理念/人生觀
=> someone's idea
eg: Many young people nowadays adapt the philosophy of “live now, pay later.”
=> 現在許多年輕人順應一種"先買先享受，以後再付錢"的人生觀。
eg: The company's philosophy of management is very human-based.
=> 這家公司管理的理念相當人性化
frustrate v. 使沮喪/阻撓
frustration n. 挫折/失敗
=> something that makes you upset
eg: Despite all the frustrations, Simon is determined to get this deal.
=> 即使有許多的挫折，Simon立志一定要拿到這筆生意。
frustration at ... 對某事的挫折感
eg: Charles expressed his frustration at not being able to help.
=> Charles表達了自己沒有辦法幫上忙的挫折感
//== Chat room ==//
staff n. 一個組織的全體職員/所有的工作人員
=> 不可數的集合名詞
=> refer to administrator or people who perform other duties besides teaching
=> 指一個組織的全體職員/所有的工作人員，因此我們不能說一個人是staff
=> 而要說是個staff member
on the staff 在職/屬於一個組織的員工
eg: She is on the staff of Studio Classroom.
=> 她是空中英語教室的員工
faculty n. 一個學校全體的教職員
=> 不可數的集合名詞
=> refer to people who teach, like a professor
employee n. 一個受雇的人/一個職員
=> 可數名詞
=> workers who are hired to perform a job
//== Grammar on the go ==//
They prefer that to taking the time to understand why things are done in a certain way.
to prefer A to B
=> to think A is better than B
eg: I prefer taking the bullet train to going by plane.
eg: Haley prefers the French café to the Japanese restaurant.
公司可以給一個人職位，但不能給他來自同仁的尊敬
(文：杜書伍）在公司的組織架構下，隨著層級之分而有不同的職位。依照一個人經驗與能力的不同，公司會授予他合適的職位，並賦予相對應的職掌與職權。然而，這只不過是法定的授予，並不必然表示擔任的職位越高，所獲得他人欣賞、尊敬的程度也越高。
由於每個人都不是完美無缺，能力、經驗也都是在持續增長的過程，所以，一個人剛開始擔任某一職位時，並不必然就能立即完全勝任，毫無瑕疵。初上任者通常也會因為自己對該職位還不夠進入狀況，對職掌的運作、職權的拿捏還不夠純熟，所以心態上會比較戰戰兢兢、戒慎恐懼，並且廣納他人意見、虛心求教，在待人處事、溝通協調方面也會格外注意到各個層面，藉此希望自己能盡快勝任新的職位，並獲得他人的認同。
就公司與全體同仁的立場而言，也通常能認知到一個初上任者，必然需要一個調適期，並且給予一定的時間，以及某種程度的包容。亦即，一開始能力或許稍嫌不足，但是會等待其持續提升；經驗也並非絕對豐富，但是會等待其逐步增長。
經過一段時間之後，隨著這個人的能力、經驗逐步提升，加上為人處事方面能夠公正客觀地處斷事物、遇到問題勇於承擔責任並加以解決、細心熱誠地輔導同仁、冷靜耐心地溝通協調，配合自己持續不斷的虛心學習，則不僅他的工作能力將受到認可，甚至於他的為人處事也會被欣賞，於是贏得其他同仁對他的尊敬。這個尊敬，完全是經由他自己平日點點滴滴的累積而獲得，公司雖然給了他職位，但是卻無法強迫同仁發自內心地產生對他的尊敬。許多受到同仁尊敬的主管，通常都是經由這樣的過程而來。
但是我們也可以看到，有些人被授予某個職位以後，在初期或許還非常謙虛，凡事不恥下問，沒有架子。可是，經過一段時間之後，等到他對於該職位上的事物熟悉了、進入狀況了，原本戰戰兢兢、戒慎恐懼的態度便逐漸鬆懈下來，反而慢慢顯露出喜歡品嘗權力滋味的現象，享受透過職權支配他人的快感，嚴重者甚至濫用權力；卻未能持續虛心地自我提升，學習如何更準確地拿捏職權的分際，進而把本身肩負的職掌功能充分發揮出來，提升整體的運作。我們常說某個人「官僚」、「官氣」，往往便是這種情形，而這種人即使坐上了某個較高的職位，也很難贏得同仁對他的尊敬。
其實，在一家公司裡頭，每一位同仁心中都有一把尺，主管平日需要評核同仁的工作表現，同仁同時也在心裡仔細觀察、衡量著每一個看得到的主管：哪些主管官僚官氣，遇到自己主管的事物有時便會擺擺姿態？哪些主管經常報喜不報憂，遮掩瑕疵、迴避問題？哪些主管常常不自覺地誇大吹捧自己的功勞與績效？哪些主管愛面子甚於辨是非，討論事情常會做防衛性的辯解？而又有哪些主管是讓大部分人打從心底尊敬、佩服？
事實上，公司賦予一個人職位與職權，是給他一個空間、舞台。要成為受尊敬的主管，則除了提升本身的見解、能力，把部門效能發揮到最好，同時細心輔導同仁使其從工作中獲致成長之外，更要隨時切記，能力強只是正面的加分；但性格上的缺點帶給別人的負面印象，卻會產生很大的減分效應，必須格外提防。
一個稍有理性判斷能力的人，也大多能認知到官僚、掩飾、自誇、愛面子等現象都應該要避免。但因為這些現象的產生，往往是一個人的性格因素使然，因此常常在一舉手、一投足之間，便不知不覺地流露出來。可是，在組織當中那麼多雙眼睛下，加上長時間的相處互動，這些性格必然無所遁形。唯有用健康、開放的心態，持續不斷地提醒自己，從本身內在的性格去調整，假以時日，必能重新贏得他人的尊敬
由於每個人都不是完美無缺，能力、經驗也都是在持續增長的過程，所以，一個人剛開始擔任某一職位時，並不必然就能立即完全勝任，毫無瑕疵。初上任者通常也會因為自己對該職位還不夠進入狀況，對職掌的運作、職權的拿捏還不夠純熟，所以心態上會比較戰戰兢兢、戒慎恐懼，並且廣納他人意見、虛心求教，在待人處事、溝通協調方面也會格外注意到各個層面，藉此希望自己能盡快勝任新的職位，並獲得他人的認同。
就公司與全體同仁的立場而言，也通常能認知到一個初上任者，必然需要一個調適期，並且給予一定的時間，以及某種程度的包容。亦即，一開始能力或許稍嫌不足，但是會等待其持續提升；經驗也並非絕對豐富，但是會等待其逐步增長。
經過一段時間之後，隨著這個人的能力、經驗逐步提升，加上為人處事方面能夠公正客觀地處斷事物、遇到問題勇於承擔責任並加以解決、細心熱誠地輔導同仁、冷靜耐心地溝通協調，配合自己持續不斷的虛心學習，則不僅他的工作能力將受到認可，甚至於他的為人處事也會被欣賞，於是贏得其他同仁對他的尊敬。這個尊敬，完全是經由他自己平日點點滴滴的累積而獲得，公司雖然給了他職位，但是卻無法強迫同仁發自內心地產生對他的尊敬。許多受到同仁尊敬的主管，通常都是經由這樣的過程而來。
但是我們也可以看到，有些人被授予某個職位以後，在初期或許還非常謙虛，凡事不恥下問，沒有架子。可是，經過一段時間之後，等到他對於該職位上的事物熟悉了、進入狀況了，原本戰戰兢兢、戒慎恐懼的態度便逐漸鬆懈下來，反而慢慢顯露出喜歡品嘗權力滋味的現象，享受透過職權支配他人的快感，嚴重者甚至濫用權力；卻未能持續虛心地自我提升，學習如何更準確地拿捏職權的分際，進而把本身肩負的職掌功能充分發揮出來，提升整體的運作。我們常說某個人「官僚」、「官氣」，往往便是這種情形，而這種人即使坐上了某個較高的職位，也很難贏得同仁對他的尊敬。
其實，在一家公司裡頭，每一位同仁心中都有一把尺，主管平日需要評核同仁的工作表現，同仁同時也在心裡仔細觀察、衡量著每一個看得到的主管：哪些主管官僚官氣，遇到自己主管的事物有時便會擺擺姿態？哪些主管經常報喜不報憂，遮掩瑕疵、迴避問題？哪些主管常常不自覺地誇大吹捧自己的功勞與績效？哪些主管愛面子甚於辨是非，討論事情常會做防衛性的辯解？而又有哪些主管是讓大部分人打從心底尊敬、佩服？
事實上，公司賦予一個人職位與職權，是給他一個空間、舞台。要成為受尊敬的主管，則除了提升本身的見解、能力，把部門效能發揮到最好，同時細心輔導同仁使其從工作中獲致成長之外，更要隨時切記，能力強只是正面的加分；但性格上的缺點帶給別人的負面印象，卻會產生很大的減分效應，必須格外提防。
一個稍有理性判斷能力的人，也大多能認知到官僚、掩飾、自誇、愛面子等現象都應該要避免。但因為這些現象的產生，往往是一個人的性格因素使然，因此常常在一舉手、一投足之間，便不知不覺地流露出來。可是，在組織當中那麼多雙眼睛下，加上長時間的相處互動，這些性格必然無所遁形。唯有用健康、開放的心態，持續不斷地提醒自己，從本身內在的性格去調整，假以時日，必能重新贏得他人的尊敬
2011年2月10日 星期四
20110210 Sally Hawkins – Toronto's Belle of the Ball (2)
Sally Hawkins – Toronto's Belle of the Ball
When it comes to her own films she says, "I just love creating characters, but it's always weird to watch yourself. I'll be thinking I didn't know my mouth made that shape. It's so big. What am I doing? Ohh, don't do that!" But you just have to kind of get over it. And the older I get, the less I worry about it all." But theater has a definite allure for someone who's all about creating characters.
"There's nothing like a live audience," she says. "It's great, so very different from film. You're having to communicate to a big collection of people, but it's a two-way thing. You're getting back from the audience. You have to be aware of what's happening as well as of what you're doing." But you can overdo it. "You have to be aware but also you have to not aware," she said. "It's terrifying to be on Broadway, and it's also very exciting."
get over something 克服某件事/把某件事情忘記
eg: After a lot of practice, Sandra finally got over her stage fright.
=> 經過許多的練習，Sandra終於克服了上台怯場的毛病。
eg: Although years have passed, George still can't get over the break-up with Molly, his ex-girlfriend.
=> 雖然幾年已經過去，但George仍然?有辦法從與前女友Molly的分手中平復過來。
definite adj. 明確的/肯定的
=> certain, clear
eg: The owner of the house needs a definite offer from us by tomorrow.
=> 明天之前，屋主需要我們給他一個明確的出價。
eg: There has been a definite improvement of the patient's health since he was admitted.
=> 病人從住院之後健康情形就顯著的改善
allure v. 誘惑/強烈的吸引
allure n. 魅力/誘惑
=> the quality of being interested
eg: The allure of winning a fortune attracts people to buy lotto tickets.
=> 獲得大筆財富的誘惑吸引人們去買彩券
eg: The allure of working in the fashion business draws many young talented people.
=> 在時尚界工作的魅力吸引許多有才華的年輕人
lure v. 引誘/誘惑
eg: The prey(獵物) was lured into a trap set by the hunter.
eg: Money lured him away from his morals and he betrayed his boss.
lure v. 吸引
eg: Good benefits and a cash bonus should lure new graduates to accept a job here.
weird adj. 鬼怪似的/怪誕的/神祕的
overdo v. 把...做得過分
=> do it too much
terrifying
=> extremely frightening
Broadway n. 百老匯
//== Chat Room ==//
cast v. 分派角色(在戲劇或電影的角色)
eg: Peter was cast as a salesman in the play.
=> Peter被選派扮演推銷員的角色
type n.類型
typecast
=> 讓演員總是演同一類型的角色，久而久之，被typecast的演員就被定型了
=> 就像成龍早期被typecast，後來進軍好萊塢嘗試了一些喜劇的角色
stereotype n. 刻板印象
=> 通常指對特定族群普遍的看法，這種看法往往是不正確或充滿偏見的。
=> 好萊塢早期的電影，常讓亞裔演員專門扮演陰險的壞角色，這就加深了亞裔族群在美國社會的stereotype。
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Theater has a definite allure for someone who's all about creating characters.
=> Theater has a definite allure for someone who's very interested in creating characters.
be all about
=> very interested or dedicated to
=> often used in informal situation
eg: John is all about protecting the environment.
eg: When it comes to hosting a party, Martha is all about the presentation.
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eg: This book is all about the history of Germany.
2011年2月9日 星期三
20110209 Sally Hawkins – Toronto's Belle of the Ball (1)
Sally Hawkins – Toronto's Belle of the Ball
This star loves both the theater and film
Sally Hawkins loves movies – even the not so great ones. "I love film," she says. "I love all genres of film. It's still exciting for me. I even love the ones that aren't so good. There's always a piece of magic there, always a moment which engages you or moves you in different ways." So it's appropriate that she's the big Toronto player – with three movies at the Toronto International Film Festival. Hawkins, 34, stars in the much-buzzed-about Never Let Me Go, as well as Made in Dagenham and Submarine.
Don't ask her to choose her favorite when it comes to theater versus film. "I love both." she said. "I'm interested in creating stories. Theater is how I got into acting, and theater is how I learned." Even as a child growing up in southeast London, she was always playing characters. "In primary school I was engaged with creating characters with friends." she said. "It was like an extension of play."
engage v. 吸引住/從事某件事
eg: The magician's performance fully engaged the audience.
=> 這位魔術師的表演完全吸引住觀眾
eg: Work engages most of Bobby's life. He hardly spends time with his family.
=> 工作佔掉Bobby生活中大多數的時間，他幾乎沒有時間可以跟家人相處.
buzz v. 嘰嘰喳喳的討論/引發討論
=> talk about
eg: The girls are buzzing about what they should wear to the prom.
=> 女孩子們嘰嘰喳喳的討論該穿什麼衣服去參加畢業舞會
eg: The whold company buzzed with the news of the merger.
=> 整個公司流傳著合併案的消息
versus prep. 對抗/與...相對
=> 略寫vs.
eg: Tonight's game is the Red Sox versus the Dodgers.
=> 今晚的球賽是紅襪隊和道奇隊的比賽
versu n. 法律上的訴訟
eg: The Robinson vs. Clark case made the headlines today.
=> Robinson 和 Clark的訴訟今天登上了頭版新聞
belle 美女
ball 舞會
be the belle of the ball 成為舞會裡最漂亮的女生/豔冠群芳
=> the center of attention
=> the most popular woman at this dance
eg: Whenever Samantha appears, she is always the belle of the ball.
=> Samantha一出现，她總是豔冠群芳。
eg: After a successful makeover, Vanessa became last night's belle of the ball at the party.
=> 經過成功的改造之後， Vanessa成為昨晚派對中最醒目的女生。
genre n. 文藝作品之類型
=> different category/type of
player n. 演員
=> someone who acts in a play
=> someone who is competing in something
primary school 小學
=> elementary school
//== Chat Room ==//
I love film. I love all genres of film.
=> film 這裡的單數並不是表示只喜歡一部電影
=> 而是喜歡電影這個藝術工具、電影的製作、電影的拍攝等
film n. 電影
=> 有藝術價值/有深度的電影
film festival影展
movie n. 電影
=> 用於比較大眾化、娛樂性質的商業片。
the big screen n. 大銀幕/電影
the big screen adj. 電影的
eg: He is a big screen star.
=> He is a movie star.
small screen
=> TV
//== More Information ==//
Actress Sally Hawkins has avoided being typecast by giving convincing performances in a variety of roles. Her breakout performance was as the charismatic schoolteacher Poppy in the 2008 film Happy Go Lucky. In Submarine, Hawkins played a self-absorbed mother of a teenage boy who has a vivid imagination. In Made in Dagenham, Hawkins plays a hardworking machinist who engineers an important workers strike.
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