Bugs Bunny's Debut
What's up, Doc?
He has gray and white hair, long ears and turns 70 today. But he doesn't look his age, and he has amazing energy. Who or what is this creature? Bugs Bunny - the famouscartoon rabbit who is always chewing on a carrot!
First official appearance
Seventy years ago today, in the cartoon A Wild Hare, a hunter was hunting rabbits. A nameless rabbit suddenly emerged from a hole and said, "What's up, Doc?" That line became Bugs' signature phrase.
Popping up from the rabbit hole was Bugs Bunny's first appearance with this personality. This is why it is considered his first official appearance. Bugs, however, stayed nameless until his second appearance in the cartoon series Elmer's Pet Rabbit.
Popularity
According to the magazine TV Guide, Bugs Bunny is the greatest cartoon character in American history. He is a classic example of "the smart-aleck American comic." His tricks have made people laugh for generations. And even after 70 years, Bugs isn't about to slow down!
emerge v. 出現/顯露
=> come into view
eg: The full moon emerged from behind the clouds.
=> 滿月從雲層後出現。
eg: Bears emerged from the woods after hibernating.
=> 經過冬眠後，熊在樹林後出現。
emerging adj. 新興的/崛起中的
signature n. 特徵/標誌
signature phrase 口頭禪
eg: "I'll be back!" is the signature phrase of the Terminator.
=> "我會再回來!" 是魔鬼終結者的口頭禪。
eg: "Good night and good luck!" is the famous anchor's signature phrase.
=> 這位有名的主播的口頭禪"晚安並祝好運! " 。
smart-aleck adj. 自作聰明的
=> describe personality, you try to make people laugh, you are smart and you know you are smart
eg: The smart-aleck rookie detective got himself in trouble.
=> 這個自作聰明的菜鳥正在讓自己身陷危機。
eg: His smart-aleck comments made him the laughing stock of the class.
=> 他自以為聰明的評論讓他成為全班的笑柄。
debut n. 首次露面/初次登臺
=> first public appearance
chew v. 咀嚼/深思
hare n. 兔子
=> rabbit
signature phrase 口頭禪
personality n. 人格, 品格
=> the type person you are
smart-aleck adj. 【口】自作聰明之人
comic n. 連環漫畫
people of all ages
eg: Bugs make people of all ages laugh.
//== Chat room ==//
trick n. 魔術/把戲/惡作劇
magic tricks 魔術把戲
eg: His tricks have made people laugh for generations
=> 他的鬼把戲讓世世代代的觀眾歡笑
trickster 騙子
trick
= prank
= practical joke 惡作劇
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
And even after 70 years, Bugs isn't about to slow down!
=> And even after 70 years, Bugs isn't going to slow down.
not about to
=> not having the desire or plan to
eg: The secretary is not about to get herself in trouble by interrupting her boss' meeting.
eg: Don't worry. I'm not about to go out and tell your secret to other people.
2010年7月27日 星期二
2010年7月21日 星期三
20100721 Do You Slang (2)
Do You Slang?
Slang affects both vocabulary and grammar. Take like. It can modify a verb, a noun, an adjective or an adverb. But mostly, it's used as a filler - a word that has no meaning that is added to a sentence. An example is "This car is like really slow." Another filler is stuff. This word, which means "and so on, " can follow just about any word or phrase: The restaurant sells snacks and stuff. Popular slang verbs include rule, which means something has superiority. "Our school rules!" Rock has somewhat the same meaning: "You rock" means you are great.
The word so when used to mean "very" is nothing new. But in the sentence "I am so over my ex-boyfriend", it means without a doubt. Some slang lasts for years, and some is very short-lived. No one knows why. The word OK started out as a slang misspelling of "all correct" but has become an acceptable adjective. Cool continues to thrive as well. On the other hand, to dig something, meanng to understand or enjoy it, has gone by the wayside. Learning slang can be fun and brighten up your language, but remember, what is here today is often gone tomorrow.
modify v. 修飾/修改
eg: My professor advised me to modify my report after he read it.
=> 我的教授讀了我的報告之後建議我要修改。
eg: The accounting system was recently modified to make it more efficient and accurate.
=> 為了更有效率和更精確會計系统最近作了修改。
thrive v. 繁盛/發展旺盛
eg: John's construction company still thrived during the recession.
=> John的建設公司在不景氣期間，仍然生意興榮。
eg: Cindy might look very timid but she thrives well under stress.
=> Cindy也許看起來膽子非常小，但是她在壓力下表現很好。
go by the wayside 被豎之高閣
wayside 路邊
eg: Cassettes and video tapes went by the wayside years ago. They are very hard to find now.
=> 卡帶和錄影带多年前就已經被豎之高閣。 現在連要找都很困難。
eg: Mark spent a fortune buying tools, but they have since gone by the wayside.
=> Mark花了大筆錢買的工具，但是從此之後他們就被豎之高閣了。
stuff
eg: I got relaxed and stuff.
//== Chat room ==//
Learning slang can be fun and brighten up your language.
=> 學習俚語會是一件有趣的事和使你的言語更生動。
brighten up 從陰暗轉為光明
brighten his day
eg: It's so good to see you. You brighten my day.
Slang affects both vocabulary and grammar. Take like. It can modify a verb, a noun, an adjective or an adverb. But mostly, it's used as a filler - a word that has no meaning that is added to a sentence. An example is "This car is like really slow." Another filler is stuff. This word, which means "and so on, " can follow just about any word or phrase: The restaurant sells snacks and stuff. Popular slang verbs include rule, which means something has superiority. "Our school rules!" Rock has somewhat the same meaning: "You rock" means you are great.
The word so when used to mean "very" is nothing new. But in the sentence "I am so over my ex-boyfriend", it means without a doubt. Some slang lasts for years, and some is very short-lived. No one knows why. The word OK started out as a slang misspelling of "all correct" but has become an acceptable adjective. Cool continues to thrive as well. On the other hand, to dig something, meanng to understand or enjoy it, has gone by the wayside. Learning slang can be fun and brighten up your language, but remember, what is here today is often gone tomorrow.
modify v. 修飾/修改
eg: My professor advised me to modify my report after he read it.
=> 我的教授讀了我的報告之後建議我要修改。
eg: The accounting system was recently modified to make it more efficient and accurate.
=> 為了更有效率和更精確會計系统最近作了修改。
thrive v. 繁盛/發展旺盛
eg: John's construction company still thrived during the recession.
=> John的建設公司在不景氣期間，仍然生意興榮。
eg: Cindy might look very timid but she thrives well under stress.
=> Cindy也許看起來膽子非常小，但是她在壓力下表現很好。
go by the wayside 被豎之高閣
wayside 路邊
eg: Cassettes and video tapes went by the wayside years ago. They are very hard to find now.
=> 卡帶和錄影带多年前就已經被豎之高閣。 現在連要找都很困難。
eg: Mark spent a fortune buying tools, but they have since gone by the wayside.
=> Mark花了大筆錢買的工具，但是從此之後他們就被豎之高閣了。
stuff
eg: I got relaxed and stuff.
//== Chat room ==//
Learning slang can be fun and brighten up your language.
=> 學習俚語會是一件有趣的事和使你的言語更生動。
brighten up 從陰暗轉為光明
brighten his day
eg: It's so good to see you. You brighten my day.
2010年7月20日 星期二
20100720 Do You Slang (1)
Do You Slang?
Making language more colorful one word or phrase at a time
Where do you find slang? It is like everywhere! And "way cool" - at least to some people. The dictionary defines slang as a kind of language mainly used in casual, playful speech whose terms are usually short-lived and change frequently. Slang coins new words and creates new meaings for old words. Who uses it? Everyone. And you'll find slang in almost every language. American teens have slang from the emphatic no way to the ubiquitous like that peppers their language. The slang word chillaxing combines the words chill and relax and means hanging out and doing nothing.
Older folks still use slang from their younger days. Examples include have a blast, which means to enjoy a great time, and don't have a cow, which means don't get upset. Today the Internet helps slang proliferate, but years ago Shakespeare's writings spread it. Some people say that one in every 10 words Shakespeare used in his plays was slang. His plays popularized a lot of terms - many of which are considered standard language today. Believe it or not, bedroom, employer, luggage, soft-hearted and embrace are among the words Shakespeare either coined or helped to popularize.
slang Un. 俚語
eg: "Kick back" is slang for. "relax".
=>"放鬆"是"relax"的俚語。
slang v. 說俚語
eg: These football players slang a lot when they're alone.
=> 這些足球員在沒有別人的時候，常常說俚語。
ubiquitous adj. 普遍存在的/無所不在的
=> in many places you see it
eg: When we went to the woods, we were attacked by the ubiquitous mosquitoes.
=> 當我們去樹林中，就被到處都是的蚊子給攻擊。
eg: It seemed difficult for the celebrity couple to get rid of the ubiquitous paparazzi.
=> 這隊名人夫婦想要擺脫無所不在的狗仔隊似乎很難。
proliferate v. 激增/擴散
=> increase in number/a mount
eg: Crimes proliferated in the downtown area and caused many people to move to the suburbs.
=> 市區的犯罪氾濫以致於許多人民搬到郊區。
eg: Computer companies proliferated in San Jose in the 90's.
=> 90年代的聖荷西的電腦公司激增.
slang n. 俚語
=> words/phrases that are used informally
Slang coins new words and creates new meaings for old words.
=> here coin means "to use it for the first time, to create"
emphatic adj. 強調的/著重的
=> being emphasize
soft-hearted adj.
=> kind, compassion
embrace v.擁抱
=> hug
//== Chat room ==//
slang v. 俚語
cram v. 以填鴨式的方式教學/惡補
all-nighter n. 通宵K書
bomb the test 完全失敗
cool adj. 酷
awesome adj. 很棒的
sweet adj. 很棒的
eg: That car is pretty sweet. 那部車很讚
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Today the Internet helps slang proliferate, but years ago Shakespeare's writings spread it
Today.., but years ago...
=> Compare how things are now with how thing were before
eg: Today we have the convenience of using celular phones, but years ago, we had to depend on pay phones.
eg: Today women can have any hairstyle they like, but years ago, many cultures expected women to have long hair.
Making language more colorful one word or phrase at a time
Where do you find slang? It is like everywhere! And "way cool" - at least to some people. The dictionary defines slang as a kind of language mainly used in casual, playful speech whose terms are usually short-lived and change frequently. Slang coins new words and creates new meaings for old words. Who uses it? Everyone. And you'll find slang in almost every language. American teens have slang from the emphatic no way to the ubiquitous like that peppers their language. The slang word chillaxing combines the words chill and relax and means hanging out and doing nothing.
Older folks still use slang from their younger days. Examples include have a blast, which means to enjoy a great time, and don't have a cow, which means don't get upset. Today the Internet helps slang proliferate, but years ago Shakespeare's writings spread it. Some people say that one in every 10 words Shakespeare used in his plays was slang. His plays popularized a lot of terms - many of which are considered standard language today. Believe it or not, bedroom, employer, luggage, soft-hearted and embrace are among the words Shakespeare either coined or helped to popularize.
slang Un. 俚語
eg: "Kick back" is slang for. "relax".
=>"放鬆"是"relax"的俚語。
slang v. 說俚語
eg: These football players slang a lot when they're alone.
=> 這些足球員在沒有別人的時候，常常說俚語。
ubiquitous adj. 普遍存在的/無所不在的
=> in many places you see it
eg: When we went to the woods, we were attacked by the ubiquitous mosquitoes.
=> 當我們去樹林中，就被到處都是的蚊子給攻擊。
eg: It seemed difficult for the celebrity couple to get rid of the ubiquitous paparazzi.
=> 這隊名人夫婦想要擺脫無所不在的狗仔隊似乎很難。
proliferate v. 激增/擴散
=> increase in number/a mount
eg: Crimes proliferated in the downtown area and caused many people to move to the suburbs.
=> 市區的犯罪氾濫以致於許多人民搬到郊區。
eg: Computer companies proliferated in San Jose in the 90's.
=> 90年代的聖荷西的電腦公司激增.
slang n. 俚語
=> words/phrases that are used informally
Slang coins new words and creates new meaings for old words.
=> here coin means "to use it for the first time, to create"
emphatic adj. 強調的/著重的
=> being emphasize
soft-hearted adj.
=> kind, compassion
embrace v.擁抱
=> hug
//== Chat room ==//
slang v. 俚語
cram v. 以填鴨式的方式教學/惡補
all-nighter n. 通宵K書
bomb the test 完全失敗
cool adj. 酷
awesome adj. 很棒的
sweet adj. 很棒的
eg: That car is pretty sweet. 那部車很讚
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
Today the Internet helps slang proliferate, but years ago Shakespeare's writings spread it
Today.., but years ago...
=> Compare how things are now with how thing were before
eg: Today we have the convenience of using celular phones, but years ago, we had to depend on pay phones.
eg: Today women can have any hairstyle they like, but years ago, many cultures expected women to have long hair.
2010年7月19日 星期一
20100719 Cool as a Cucumber (1)
Cool as a Cucumber
This vegetable has more to offer than just taste
The delicate taste of a cucumber makes it a popular addition to salads. And the sour taste of a juicy pickle suits hamburgers and hot dogs perfectly. But there is more to a cucumber than its taste. Here are some other interesting uses: Do you ever forget to polish your shoes and later realize you have an important meeting? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over your shoes for a nice shine. In addition, the shine will help keep your shoes dry, so don't worry if it rains. Do your eyes feel sore and puffy?
Cut a couple of slices of cucumber and place one on each eye. Within a few minutes, your eyes should start feeling better. Does your bathroom mirror fog up after a shower? Eliminate the fog by rubbing a slice of cucumber over your mirror. And your bathroom will smell nice too.
Do you ever burn yourself while cooking? Cut up some cucumber and mix it with water in a blender. Then put the mixture on the burn. So remember, you can do more with cucumbers than eat them!
sore adj. 疼痛/酸痛的/發炎的
eg: Maggie's got a sore throat today. She can't even talk.
=> Maggie今天喉嚨痛。她連話都說不出來。
eg: My legs were sore after climbing the mountain.
=> 爬山之後我的腿很酸。
eg: The boy showed me his sore thumb.
=> 這個小男生把受傷的大拇指給我看。
eliminate v. 消除/消滅
=> remove, get rid of something
eg: Exercising can eliminate stress and anxiety quickly.
=> 運動可以快速消除壓力和焦慮。
eg: The troops eliminated their enemies with smart strategies.
=> 這個部隊用了靈巧的戰術消滅了他們的敵人。
eg: The organization's goal is to eliminate racial discrimination in the society.
=> 這個組織的目標在於除去社會中的種族歧視。
mix v. 混合
mixture n. 混合物
eg: This punch is a mixture of three different juices.
=> 這種綜合果汁是三種不同果汁的綜合物。
eg: When you watch a thriller you feel a mixture of fear and excitement.
=> 當你在看驚恐片的時候，你感覺既恐懼又興奮。
cucumber n. 黃瓜
delicate adj. 脆的/易碎的/嬌貴的
=> soft
pickle n. (醃魚/蔬菜等的)鹽滷/泡菜水
puffy adj. 脹大的/肥滿的
=> look very full
slice n. 薄片/切片/片
blender n. 攪拌機/混合器
//== Chat room ==//
cool as a cucumber 非常的沉著/冷靜/泰然自若
go bananas 勃然大怒/情緒失控
a hot potato 燙手山芋
peanuts 【俚】無甚價值之物/小數額/很少量的錢
eg: He is willing to work for peanuts.
=> 他願意為很低的待遇工作。
eg: My bicycle cost me peanuts.
=> 我以很便宜的價格買到我的腳踏車
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
And the sour taste of a juicy pickle suits hamburgers and hot dogs perfectly.
=> And the sour taste of a juicy pickle matches hamburgers and hot dogs perfectly.
to suit something perfectly
suit
=> to match
eg: Soft classical music suits a romantic candlelight dinner perfectly.
eg: Anna likes bright colors, so that orange dress suits her taste perfectly.
This vegetable has more to offer than just taste
The delicate taste of a cucumber makes it a popular addition to salads. And the sour taste of a juicy pickle suits hamburgers and hot dogs perfectly. But there is more to a cucumber than its taste. Here are some other interesting uses: Do you ever forget to polish your shoes and later realize you have an important meeting? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over your shoes for a nice shine. In addition, the shine will help keep your shoes dry, so don't worry if it rains. Do your eyes feel sore and puffy?
Cut a couple of slices of cucumber and place one on each eye. Within a few minutes, your eyes should start feeling better. Does your bathroom mirror fog up after a shower? Eliminate the fog by rubbing a slice of cucumber over your mirror. And your bathroom will smell nice too.
Do you ever burn yourself while cooking? Cut up some cucumber and mix it with water in a blender. Then put the mixture on the burn. So remember, you can do more with cucumbers than eat them!
sore adj. 疼痛/酸痛的/發炎的
eg: Maggie's got a sore throat today. She can't even talk.
=> Maggie今天喉嚨痛。她連話都說不出來。
eg: My legs were sore after climbing the mountain.
=> 爬山之後我的腿很酸。
eg: The boy showed me his sore thumb.
=> 這個小男生把受傷的大拇指給我看。
eliminate v. 消除/消滅
=> remove, get rid of something
eg: Exercising can eliminate stress and anxiety quickly.
=> 運動可以快速消除壓力和焦慮。
eg: The troops eliminated their enemies with smart strategies.
=> 這個部隊用了靈巧的戰術消滅了他們的敵人。
eg: The organization's goal is to eliminate racial discrimination in the society.
=> 這個組織的目標在於除去社會中的種族歧視。
mix v. 混合
mixture n. 混合物
eg: This punch is a mixture of three different juices.
=> 這種綜合果汁是三種不同果汁的綜合物。
eg: When you watch a thriller you feel a mixture of fear and excitement.
=> 當你在看驚恐片的時候，你感覺既恐懼又興奮。
cucumber n. 黃瓜
delicate adj. 脆的/易碎的/嬌貴的
=> soft
pickle n. (醃魚/蔬菜等的)鹽滷/泡菜水
puffy adj. 脹大的/肥滿的
=> look very full
slice n. 薄片/切片/片
blender n. 攪拌機/混合器
//== Chat room ==//
cool as a cucumber 非常的沉著/冷靜/泰然自若
go bananas 勃然大怒/情緒失控
a hot potato 燙手山芋
peanuts 【俚】無甚價值之物/小數額/很少量的錢
eg: He is willing to work for peanuts.
=> 他願意為很低的待遇工作。
eg: My bicycle cost me peanuts.
=> 我以很便宜的價格買到我的腳踏車
//== Grammar on the Go ==//
And the sour taste of a juicy pickle suits hamburgers and hot dogs perfectly.
=> And the sour taste of a juicy pickle matches hamburgers and hot dogs perfectly.
to suit something perfectly
suit
=> to match
eg: Soft classical music suits a romantic candlelight dinner perfectly.
eg: Anna likes bright colors, so that orange dress suits her taste perfectly.
2010年7月16日 星期五
20100716 What's the Beef With Meat (1)
What's the Beef With Meat?
Vegetables are the key to be a healthy diet, but can they take the place of meat?
To eat meat or not to eat meat, that is the question. Mark, whose girlfriend is a vegetarian, has recently decided to give up meat. He is discussing his decision with his friend Daniel.
Conversation A
Daniel: So is there anything new with you and Jessie?
Mark: Not much, but I have decided to become a vegetarian.
Daniel: You're giving up meat?
Mark: Well, Jessie and I have talked a lot about it.
Daniel: I guess I'm not really surprised. I knew she would win you over eventually.
Mark: But I've done my own research too. You should see the news reports about farm and slaughterhouse conditions. What those animals endure is horrible.
Daniel: But those reports always exaggerate reality. I'm sure most farmers treat their animals well. Besides, eating meat is natural and healthy for humans.
Mark: Actually, my main motivation for becoming a vegetarian is health.
Daniel: How so?
Mark: A vegetarian diet is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and a healthy weight.
Daniel: But on the other hand, meat is a great source of iron and protein. It's much easier to eat a balanced diet if you include meat.
beef Un. 牛肉
beef n. 不滿/抱怨/牢騷
beef with someone 對某人的抱怨
eg: Janet's beef with her boss is that she got transferred to another office.
=> Janet因為老闆把她調到另一個辦公室而抱怨。
eg: The employees' main beef with the company is the long working hours.
=> 員工對公司的抱怨最主要是工作時間太長。
ex- 向外
exaggerate v. 誇張/誇大
=> make the story bigger
eg: The side-effect of the vaccine was exaggerated by the press.
=> 這個疫苗的副作用被媒體誇張報導了。
eg: I'm not exaggerating! The fish I caught was over 25 pounds.
=> 我沒有誇張!我捉到的魚超過25磅。
associate v. 聯想/與...有關連
eg: People associate Hollywood with fame and wealth.
=> 人們都把好萊塢與名聲和財富連想在一起。
eg: Smoking is often associated with lung cancer.
=> 抽煙經常和肺癌有關聯。
What's the beef with something?
=> What don't you like about something?
vegetarian n. 素食主義者的
slaughterhouse 屠殺場
//== Chat room ==//
give up 放棄
eg: I give up.
=> 我已經死了這條新，我放棄/我認輸
give up something 停止/終止/戒掉某物
eg: gived up smoking 戒煙
eg: Mark has recently decided to give up meat.
=> Mark要戒掉吃肉
give up on 離棄/對某人感到失望
eg: Father gave up on his son.
give yourself up 屈服/投降/向警方自首
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