部落格

lungs --> lung cancer

I am interested in interesting music.

I was shocked for something very skocking.

I felt embarrassed for something very embarrassing.

You bored me.

I felt bored.

I am bored for something very boring.

farther / further (抽象)

one of the + 複數名詞

The Great Gatsby

下周考試! (grade saver) 

fair-minded (fair 為公平的而非美麗的)

Tender is the night (F. Scott. Fitzgerald)

Tales of Jazz (short collection)

Samuel Ullman -- Youth is not a time of life; it's a state of mind.

Greatness is a state of mind.

Gatsby 後來是時髦的象徵

temperament 氣質

Words of the day 

11/14 (Fri.)

1. separate [adj.]  [ˋsɛpə͵ret]

definition: to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate

origin: Middle English, from Latin separatus, past participle of separare, from se- apart + parare to prepare, procure

sentence: They described the process used to separatecream from milk.

part of speech:

seperately [adv.]

2. vivid [adj.]  [ˋvɪvɪd]

definition: of a picture, memory, etc. : seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed

origin: Latin vividus, from vivere to live

sentence: He gave a vivid description of the scene.

part of speech:

vividly [adv.]

3. intention [n.]  [ɪnˋtɛnʃən]

definition: the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose

sentence: She announced her intention to run for governor.

part of speech:

intentionally [adv.]

4. synthetic [adj.]  [sɪnˋθɛtɪk]

definition: made by combining different substances : not natural

part of speech:

synthetically [adv.] 

5. intense [adj]  [ɪnˋtɛns]

definition: very great in degree : very strong

origin: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intensus, from past participle of intendere to stretch out

sentence: He shielded his eyes from the intense flash of light.

part of speech:

intensely [adv.]

11/17 (Mon.)

1. permanent [adj.]  [ˋpɝmənənt]

definition:  lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing

origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, from per- throughout + manēre to remain

sentence: She made a permanent home in this country.

part of speech:

permanently [adv.]

2. virtual [adj.]  [ˋvɝtʃʊəl]

definition: very close to being something without actually being it

origin: Middle English, efficacious, potential, from Medieval Latin virtualis, from Latin virtus strength, virtue

sentence: The Web site provides a virtual tour of the stadium.

part of speech:

virtually [adv.]

3. bend [v.]  [bɛnd]

definition: to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved

origin: Middle English, from Old English bendan; akin to Old English bend fetter

sentence: She bent down to pick up a piece of paper and then she straightened up again.

4.conflict [v.]  [kənˋflɪkt]

definition: a struggle for power, property, etc.

origin: Middle English, from Latin conflictus act of striking together, from confligere to strike together, from com- + fligere to strike

sentence: You'll need to resolve the conflict between your parents' plans for you and your own ambitions.

part of speech:

confliction [n.]

5. grin [v.]  [grɪn]

definition: to smile widely

origin: Middle English grennen, from Old English grennian; akin to Old High German grennen to snarl 

sentence: She continued to tease her brother, grinning wickedly.

11/18 (Tue.)

1. principle [n.]  [ˈprɪnsɪpəl]

definition: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning

origin: late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin principium 'source', principia (plural) 'foundations', from princeps, princip- 'first, chief'.

sentence: And yet, of course, our principles of fairness and justice must be upheld

2. hostile [adj.]  [ˈhɒstʌɪl]

definition: Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly

origin: late 16th century: from French, or from Latin hostilis, from hostis 'stranger, enemy'.

sentence: He wrote a ferociously hostile attack.

part of speech:

hostilely [adv.]

3. brilliant [adj.]  [ˈbrɪljənt]

definition: Exceptionally clever or talented

origin: late 17th century: from French brillant 'shining', present participle of briller, from Italian brillare, probably from Latin beryllus

sentence: The young Lord Burlington was brilliant and precocious.

part of speech:

brilliantly [adv.]

4. decent [adj.]  [ˈdiːsənt]

definition: Conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour

origin: mid 16th century (in the sense 'suitable, appropriate'): from Latin decent- 'being fitting', from the verb decere.

sentence: We should be here in the House to establish decent standards of behaviour in our society.

part of speech:

decently [adv.]

5. fond [adj.]  [fɒnd]

definition: (fond of) Having an affection or liking for

origin: late Middle English (in the sense 'infatuated, foolish'): from obsolete fon 'a fool, be foolish', of unknown origin. Compare with fun.

sentence: He was not too fond of dancing.

part of speech:

fondly [adv.]

11/19 (Wed.)

1. cautious [adj.]  [ˋkɔʃəs]

definition: careful about avoiding danger or risk

sentence: Any cautious tourist will guard her passport.

part of speech:

caution [n.]

cautiousness [n.]

2. genius [n.]  [ˋdʒinjəs]

definition: a very smart or talented person : a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable

origin: Latin, tutelary spirit, natural inclinations, from gignere to beget

sentence: Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton were great scientific geniuses.

3. suburb [n.]  [ˋsʌbɝb]

definition: a town or other area where people live in houses near a larger city

origin: Middle English suburbe, from Anglo-French, from Latin suburbium, from sub- near + urbs city 

sentence: New suburbs burgeoned all around the city.

part of speech:

suburbite [n.]

4. thrive [v.]  [θraɪv]

definition: to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed

origin: Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to grasp

sentence: Rice thrives in this hot weather.

part of speech:

thriving [adj.]

5. anxiety [n.]  [æŋˋzaɪətɪ]

definition: fear or nervousness about what might happen

origin: Latin anxietas, from anxius

sentence: He's been feeling a lot of anxiety about his new job.

part of speech:

anxious [adj.]

11/20 (Thu.)

1. contradiction [n.]  [kɒntrəˈdɪkʃən]

definition: A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another

origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contradictio(n-), from the verb contradicere

sentence: The proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions.

2. indulge [v.]  [ɪnˈdʌldʒ]

definition: Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

origin: early 17th century (in the sense 'treat with excessive kindness'): from Latin indulgere 'give free rein to'.

sentence: Their inability to retain possession allowed Rangers to indulge in the passing game they enjoy.

part of speech:

indulger [n.]

3. deprive [v.]  [dɪˈprʌɪv]

definition: Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something

origin: Middle English (in the sense 'depose from office'): from Old French depriver, from medieval Latin deprivare, from de- 'away, completely' + privare

sentence: It's unfortunate we are continually deprived of our potential benefits for residents.

part of speech:

deprival [n.]

4. radical [adj.]  [ˈradɪkəl]

definition: (Especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough

origin: late Middle English (in the senses 'forming the root' and 'inherent'): from late Latin radicalis, from Latin radix, radic- 'root'.

sentence: Both groups would be affected by a radical change in the business climate.

part of speech:

radicalism [n.]

radically [adv.]

radicalness [n.]

5. aloof [adj.]  [əˈluf]

definition: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

sentence: They were courteous but faintly aloof.

part of speech:

aloofly [adv.]

aloofness [n.]