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mywiki:english:eng202108 [2021/09/06 09:24] – shaoguohmywiki:english:eng202108 [2022/04/02 17:28] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 You really **got me** (with that joke!): You really fooled, tricked, convinced me (with that joke!) You really **got me** (with that joke!): You really fooled, tricked, convinced me (with that joke!)
 +  * **trick**: Deceive or outwit (someone) by being cunning or skillful.
  
 you must not **overstep** your borrowing limit: pass beyond or exceed (a limit or standard). you must not **overstep** your borrowing limit: pass beyond or exceed (a limit or standard).
  
   * We need to get this paperwork done.   * We need to get this paperwork done.
-  * "Don't worry; I'm **on it*.+  * Don't worry; I'm **on it**.
      * **on it**: actively dealing with a problem, job, etc.       * **on it**: actively dealing with a problem, job, etc. 
 +     * **paperwork**: Routine work involving written documents such as forms, records, or letters.
  
 COMFORTDELGRO Corporation is pursuing an initial public offering of shares in its wholly owned Australian land transport subsidiary, in a move it hopes will unlock the value of its business assets **Down Under** COMFORTDELGRO Corporation is pursuing an initial public offering of shares in its wholly owned Australian land transport subsidiary, in a move it hopes will unlock the value of its business assets **Down Under**
   * **Down Under**: Australia is a continent, a country and an island! It is nicknamed the "Land Down Under" because it is **below the equator**.   * **Down Under**: Australia is a continent, a country and an island! It is nicknamed the "Land Down Under" because it is **below the equator**.
      * adverb: in or to Australia or New Zealand: take a flight down under in September      * adverb: in or to Australia or New Zealand: take a flight down under in September
-     * Australia and New Zealand: a girl from down under+     * Australia and New Zealand: a girl from **down under**
      *       * 
  
 Of the 120 infected bus captains, four are unvaccinated. The rest are fully **inoculated**, and most are **asymptomatic** or showing only **mild symptoms**. Of the 120 infected bus captains, four are unvaccinated. The rest are fully **inoculated**, and most are **asymptomatic** or showing only **mild symptoms**.
-  * **inoculated** +  * **inoculated**: Treat (a person or animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease. 
-  * **asymptomatic**:+  * **asymptomatic** /eɪˌsɪmptəˈmatɪk/: (of a condition or a person) producing or showing no symptoms.
  
  
 SINGAPORE'S position as a regional leader in corporate governance standards is under threat - undermined by **complacency** and an **impetus** to attract more listings, says a new report on the state of corporate governance in Singapore. SINGAPORE'S position as a regional leader in corporate governance standards is under threat - undermined by **complacency** and an **impetus** to attract more listings, says a new report on the state of corporate governance in Singapore.
-  * **complacency**: A feeling of **smug** or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements+  * **complacency** /kəmˈpleɪs(ə)nsi/: A feeling of **smug** or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
   * **impetus** /ˈɪmpɪtəs/: The force or energy with which a body moves.   * **impetus** /ˈɪmpɪtəs/: The force or energy with which a body moves.
  
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   * **vanguard**: a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.   * **vanguard**: a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
      * The experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard      * The experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard
-  * **endemic** /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/: (of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.+  * en**demic** /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/:An endemic is a disease outbreak that is consistently present but limited to a particular region. This makes the disease spread and rates predictable.
      * Complacency is **endemic** in industry today      * Complacency is **endemic** in industry today
-  * **epidemic**: A **widespread occurrence** of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.+  * epi**demic**: A **widespread occurrence** of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. 
 +     * demo-, dem-, demio-, -demic, -deme, -demically: people, population 
 +     * ep-, epi-:  above, over, on, upon; besides; in addition to; toward; among 
 +  * **pandemic**: a pandemic when a disease’s growth is **exponential**. This means growth rate skyrockets, and each day cases grow more than the day prior.
  
 China's stock market suffered a **rout** last month China's stock market suffered a **rout** last month
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 China **one-upped** the US in Vietnam by pledging to donate 2 million COVID-19 vaccines China **one-upped** the US in Vietnam by pledging to donate 2 million COVID-19 vaccines
-  * vaccines/ˈvaksiːn,ˈvaksɪn/+  * **vaccines**/ˈvaksiːn,ˈvaksɪn/
   * **one-upp**: do better than (someone).   * **one-upp**: do better than (someone).
      * he deftly one-upped the interrogator      * he deftly one-upped the interrogator
   * deftly: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.   * deftly: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.
  
-next of kin: a person's **closest living relative** or relatives. +**next of kin**: a person's **closest living relative** or relatives. 
-  * the police notified the next of kin +  * the police notified **the next of kin 
 +**
 **kept sb grounded**: It means keep sb sensible, realistic, humble. **kept sb grounded**: It means keep sb sensible, realistic, humble.
   * Like if someone became really rich or famous but had someone that **kept them grounded** it would mean that person kept them from getting 'a big head' or getting too wrapped up in a luxurious lifestyle. That person keeps them humble and helps them remember what's truly important in life and they won't take things for granted or be rude or stuck up.   * Like if someone became really rich or famous but had someone that **kept them grounded** it would mean that person kept them from getting 'a big head' or getting too wrapped up in a luxurious lifestyle. That person keeps them humble and helps them remember what's truly important in life and they won't take things for granted or be rude or stuck up.
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   * gno-, gnos-, gnoto-, -gnostic, -gnosia, -gnomic, -gnomonic, -gnomical, -gnomy, -gnosia, -gnostic, -**gnosis**: know, learn, discern   * gno-, gnos-, gnoto-, -gnostic, -gnosia, -gnomic, -gnomonic, -gnomical, -gnomy, -gnosia, -gnostic, -**gnosis**: know, learn, discern
  
-**entourage** /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ,ˌɒntʊ(ə)ˈrɑːʒ/: a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.+**en.tou.rage** /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ,ˌɒntʊ(ə)ˈrɑːʒ/: a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
   * an entourage of bodyguards   * an entourage of bodyguards
  
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   * **vestigial** /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl,vɛˈstɪdʒ(ə)l/: forming a very small **remnant** of something that was once greater or more noticeable.   * **vestigial** /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl,vɛˈstɪdʒ(ə)l/: forming a very small **remnant** of something that was once greater or more noticeable.
      * he felt a vestigial flicker of anger from last night      * he felt a vestigial flicker of anger from last night
-  * **evolution**: /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n,ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/+  * **evolution**: /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n,ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/  
 +     * cf: revolution
  
 let's **give it a shot**: To try something (often for the first time as a means of forming an opinion about it). let's **give it a shot**: To try something (often for the first time as a means of forming an opinion about it).
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 **regimen**: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health. **regimen**: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health.
-  * a regimen of one or two injections per day+  * **a regimen of** one or two injections per day
  
 regimen**t**: a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions. regimen**t**: a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions.
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      * 2) an area or region drained by a river, river system, or other body of water.      * 2) an area or region drained by a river, river system, or other body of water.
   * **miso**gyn**ist** /mɪˈsɒdʒ(ə)nɪst/: a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.   * **miso**gyn**ist** /mɪˈsɒdʒ(ə)nɪst/: a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
-     * miso-, mis-, -misia: hate, hater, hatred; disgust for; revulsion of; contempt for; abhorrence of+     * gyn-, gyno-, gynec-, gyneco-: woman, female 
 +        * mono.gyn.ous /məˈnɒdʒɪnəs/: 一妻制的 
 +        * poly.gynous: 一夫多妻的 
 +        * **andro**gyny [**andro男**，gyn女，-y名词后缀] 具有男女两性，半男半女 
 +        * gynecology /ˌɡʌɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ 妇科学，妇科 
 +        * gynecologist /ˌɡʌɪnəˈkɒlədʒɪst/: 妇科医生 
 +        * gynecoid [gynec妇女，-oid如…的] 如妇女的，有女性特征的 
 +        * gynecian [gynec妇女，-ian…的] 妇女的，妇人的 
 +        *  
 +     * **miso**-, mis-, -misia: hate, hater, hatred; disgust for; revulsion of; contempt for; abhorrence of
         * cf: mis-: bad, wrong.         * cf: mis-: bad, wrong.
      * -ist: a suffix; one who believes in      * -ist: a suffix; one who believes in
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 12 container ships were waiting for **berth** space: a ship's allotted place at a **wharf** or dock. 泊位 12 container ships were waiting for **berth** space: a ship's allotted place at a **wharf** or dock. 泊位
   * wharf: a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.码头   * wharf: a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload.码头
 +     * moor: Make fast (a boat) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor.
 +
  
 the storage of **perishable** foods: (especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly. the storage of **perishable** foods: (especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly.
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 **craft beer**: a beer made in a traditional or **non-mechanized** way by a small **brewery**. **craft beer**: a beer made in a traditional or **non-mechanized** way by a small **brewery**.
   * brewery /ˈbruːəri/   * brewery /ˈbruːəri/
-  * have a feeling of hope or optimism. 
-     * only time will tell if the plan is successful, but I'm not holding out much hope 
  
 problems **rooted in** overexpansion and poor **merchandising**:  problems **rooted in** overexpansion and poor **merchandising**: 
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