1.reason why we need CD at the back of this book.
→because it's there
→help me revise the pronounciation of these words in the text book
→help me preview the chapters that teacher will teach next week
2.Roman Numbers：
I : 1 / V : 5 / X : 10 / L : 50 / C : 100 / D : 500 / M : 1000
＊逢4或9用減法
ex : IV : 4 / XIV : 14 / XVIII→18 / XIX : 19 / XL : 40
3.The pleasure is all mind.→ You are welcome.
4.for pleasure 來玩的
5.The ball is in his court. 占優勢/負責這件事
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1.barely(adv.)
a. used for saying that something almost does not happen or exist, or is almost not possible
b. used for emphasizing that something happened only a very short time before something else
c. used for emphasizing how small an amount is
ex: He was so dizzy he could barely stand.
2.beam(n.)
a. a line of light coming from a source
b. a line of energy, particles, etc., that cannot be seen
c. a long and heavy piece of wood or metal that is used as a support in a building or ship
ex: We saw the beams from their flashlights.
3.beneath(adv.)
a. directly under something or at a lower level
b. used for saying that someone's appearance and behaviour do not show their real character or feelings
c. if a particular action or activity is beneath you, you think that you are of a higher social class than people who do this
ex: He looked out of the windows down to the garden beneath.
4.adequate(adj.)
a. good enough or large enough for a particular purpose
b. satisfactory, but not extremely good
ex: The state has an adequate supply of trained teachers.
5.sprain(v.)
to injure a joint such as your wrist by suddenly stretching or turning it too much
ex: My grandma sprained her knee.
6.sprinkle(v.)
a. to shake small amounts of a liquid or a substance such as sugar over the surface of something
b. to exist somewhere in separate small amounts
ex: Her dark brown hair now liberally sprinkled with grey.
7.compost(n.)
a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden
ex: He mixes compost and soil to plant flowers.
8.stubborn(adj.)
a. a stubborn person is not willing to change their ideas or to consider anyone else's reasons or arguments
b. very difficult to change or to defeat
ex: Defenders of the city put up stubborn resistance.
9.constant(adj.)
a. continuous or regular over a long period of time
b. continuing at the same rate, level, or amount over a particular period of time
c. always loyal
ex: The scar serves as a constant reminder of the accident.
10.plagiarism(n.)
the process of taking another person's work, ideas, or words, and using them as if they were your own. Someone who does this is called a plagiarist
ex: Evidence of plagiarism has been found in his latest book.
11.inflation(n.)
a. an economic process in which prices increase so that money becomes less valuable
b. the process of inflating something with air or gas
ex: Your pension is protected against inflation.
12.infection(n.)
the process of becoming infected with a disease
ex: There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of infection.
13.constitution(v.)
a. a set of basic laws or principles for a country that describe the rights and duties of its citizens and the way in which it is governed
b. your general physical condition, health, and strength
c. the form or structure of something, or the way in which it is organized
ex: We plan to change the constitution of the council so that it includes more members of the public.
14.thoughtful(adj.)
a. kind, and showing that you consider that what other people want or need is important
b. thinking seriously about something
c. involving careful thought
ex: Beth stood there, silent and thoughtful, for a long time.
15.prime(adj.)
a. most important
b. of the highest quality
c. most likely to be chosen or to be suitable for something
ex: Our prime concern was the safety of our customers.
16.pregnancy(n.)
the condition of being pregnant, or the period of time that a woman is pregnant
ex: Condoms don't always protect against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
17.equality(n.)
the state of being equal, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities
ex: Countless people have died trying to achieve basic equality for women.
18.encounter(v.)
a. a meeting, especially one that was not planned
b. an experience or discovery of a particular kind
ex: I had not seen her since our brief encounter two years before.
19.ignorant(adj.)
a. not knowing something that you should know or need to know
b. not knowing the right way to behave or to treat people
ex: I was ignorant of the terms used in business.
20.fatigue(n.)
a. a feeling of being extremely tired, either physically or mentally
b. a tendency for metal or wood to break as a result of too much pressure
ex: Too many requests for aid can cause compassion fatigue.
21.extraordinary(adj.)
a. very unusual and surprising
b. done in addition to the normal activities or costs of an organization
ex: It's extraordinary that no one disagreed with him.
22.disturb(v.)
a. to interrupt someone and stop them from continuing what they were doing
b. to upset and worry someone a lot
c. to make something move
d. wild animals or birds so that they run away
e. to do something that stops a place or situation from being pleasant, calm, or peaceful
ex: I didn't want to disturb you in the middle of a meeting.
23.administer(v.)
a. to be responsible for managing a company, organization, or institution
b. to give someone a drug or medical treatment
ex: The foundation was formed specifically to administer the project.
24. decisive(v.)
definition- making the final result of a situation completely certain.
ex: You must be decisive and persistent to succeed in this competitive field.
25.merchandise(n.)
goods that are bought and sold
ex: The merchandise will arrive by truck at noon.
