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mywiki:english:eng202110 [2022/01/03 08:18] – shaoguohmywiki:english:eng202110 [2022/04/02 17:28] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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      * **Ligament**: Fibrous tissue that connects **bone to bone**. 韧带      * **Ligament**: Fibrous tissue that connects **bone to bone**. 韧带
      * **Sinew** [ˈsɪnju:]: Includes both of the above.筋      * **Sinew** [ˈsɪnju:]: Includes both of the above.筋
-  * **gristle**: cartilage, especially when found as tough inedible tissue in meat.脆/软骨+  * **gristle**: **cartilage**, especially when found as tough inedible tissue in meat.脆/软骨
   * fat   * fat
  
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      * it has become common for senior academics to act as heads of department **in rotation**      * it has become common for senior academics to act as heads of department **in rotation**
  
-He ran around the school playground for **three laps** 三圈+He ran around the school **playground** for **three laps** 三圈
  
 **frivolous** ribbons and lacy frills: not having any serious purpose or value. **frivolous** ribbons and lacy frills: not having any serious purpose or value.
-  * frivolous+  * frivolous: 无价值的，毫无意义的
   * **ribbons** 绶带; 带状物   * **ribbons** 绶带; 带状物
   * **lacy** 有花边的; 花边状的; 带子状的 made of, resembling, or trimmed with lace.   * **lacy** 有花边的; 花边状的; 带子状的 made of, resembling, or trimmed with lace.
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   * **goddess** /ˈɡɒdɪs/:     * **goddess** /ˈɡɒdɪs/:  
-     * a female deity: Athena Nike, goddess of victory+     * a female deity [ˈdeɪəti]: Athena Nike, goddess of victory
         * deity /ˈdeɪɪti,ˈdiːɪti/         * deity /ˈdeɪɪti,ˈdiːɪti/
      * a woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty      * a woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty
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 A **sacrificial lamb** is a metaphorical reference to a person or animal sacrificed for the common good 被牺牲的人或物，牺牲品 A **sacrificial lamb** is a metaphorical reference to a person or animal sacrificed for the common good 被牺牲的人或物，牺牲品
 +  * sacrificial [ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃl]
   * You may have to be the sacrificial lamb in obtaining concessions from our opponents. 为了要取得反对一方的让步,也许得牺牲你的利益.   * You may have to be the sacrificial lamb in obtaining concessions from our opponents. 为了要取得反对一方的让步,也许得牺牲你的利益.
  
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   * **jemmy** /ˈdʒɛmi/: a short crowbar used by a burglar to force open a window or door.   * **jemmy** /ˈdʒɛmi/: a short crowbar used by a burglar to force open a window or door.
-  * patio 院子，天井; <西>露台，平台+  * **patio [ˈpætiəʊ]** a paved outdoor area adjoining a house. 院子，天井; <西>露台，平台
      * a roofed patio 有屋顶的天井      * a roofed patio 有屋顶的天井
      * Let's have lunch out on the **patio** 咱们在外面平台上吃午饭吧。      * Let's have lunch out on the **patio** 咱们在外面平台上吃午饭吧。
-     * Spacious and luxurious apartment with 2 double bedroomsand a beautiful **patio**. 宽敞、豪华的双人间设有一个小型迷人的露台.+     * Spacious and luxurious apartment with 2 double bedrooms and a beautiful **patio**. 宽敞、豪华的双人间设有一个小型迷人的露台. 
 + 
 +**veranda** [vəˈrændə] : a roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor. **阳台，走廊** 
 +  * After dinner, we sat talking on the **veranda**. 饭后我们坐在游廊上交谈。
  
 **crowbar** /ˈkrəʊbɑː/an iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever. **crowbar** /ˈkrəʊbɑː/an iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever.
   * {{:mywiki:english:crowbar.jpg|}}   * {{:mywiki:english:crowbar.jpg|}}
  
-**veranda** [vəˈrændə] 阳台，走廊 
-  * After dinner, we sat talking on the **veranda**. 饭后我们坐在游廊上交谈。 
  
 corn **husk**: Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables 玉米壳 corn **husk**: Dry, thin layer covering some fruit and vegetables 玉米壳
  
-there's one small **snag**: an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.+there's one small **snag**: an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback. 小困难或障碍
  
 {{:mywiki:english:ramp.png|}} {{:mywiki:english:ramp.png|}}
 +
 +Note: ramp is not for speed limit purpose, but **a sloping surface** joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building.
  
 They sat on a **hump** of cropped grass: a rounded raised mass of earth or land. They sat on a **hump** of cropped grass: a rounded raised mass of earth or land.
 +  * **cropped** [krɒpt]: (especially of hair) cut very short. 
 +     * cropped blonde hair
 +  * **hump**: a rounded raised mass of earth or land.
  
-Both **speed bumps** and **speed humps** are useful to encourage safe driving in pedestrian zones.+hump <-> bump 
 +  * Both **speed bumps** and **speed humps** are useful to encourage safe driving in pedestrian zones. 
 +  * **hump**: less aggressive than speed bumps, often used on streets which slow  cars to 24–32 km/h (15–20 mph) 
 +  * **bump**: more aggressive than speed humps, often used in parking lots which slow cars to 8–16 km/h (5–10 mph)
  
  
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 Whenever I hear that a new health product claims to reduce inflammation, some **red flags** go up in my brain Whenever I hear that a new health product claims to reduce inflammation, some **red flags** go up in my brain
   * red flags: a red flag used as a warning of danger.   * red flags: a red flag used as a warning of danger.
 +  * white flag: used as a symbol of surrender, truce, or a desire to parley. 
 +     * the soldier was holding the white flag above his head 
 +     * **hoist** the white flag
  
 Yields could **ricochet**: (of a bullet, shell, or other projectile) rebound one or more times off a surface. Yields could **ricochet**: (of a bullet, shell, or other projectile) rebound one or more times off a surface.
-     * ricochet /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ,ˈrɪkəʃɛt/+     * ricochet /ˈrɪkəʃeɪ,ˈrɪkəʃɛt/ 反弹，跳飞
  
 But again, we can **keep** the wrong doer safely **behind very high bars**, even as we sensitively explore the origins of their violation: put into the prison But again, we can **keep** the wrong doer safely **behind very high bars**, even as we sensitively explore the origins of their violation: put into the prison
  
-Little India reels from Covid-19, but Deepavali could be **a silver lining**: +Little India **reels** from Covid-19, but Deepavali could be **a silver lining**: 
   * **reel**: to feel very shocked, upset, or confused   * **reel**: to feel very shocked, upset, or confused
   *** A silver lining** is a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation   *** A silver lining** is a sign of hope or a positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation
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 Singapore promises power customer safeguards as retailers **fold**: Bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another. 倒闭 Singapore promises power customer safeguards as retailers **fold**: Bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another. 倒闭
  
-static /ˈstætɪk/+**static** /ˈstætɪk/
  
 We simply may not be able to see them until we have allowed ourselves the privilege of a **weepy** nap or a long night's sleep. We simply may not be able to see them until we have allowed ourselves the privilege of a **weepy** nap or a long night's sleep.
 +  * weepy: tearful; inclined to **weep**
  
 It is then, **paradoxically**, that certain richer, more creative ideas can have the peace and freedom to **coalesce** It is then, **paradoxically**, that certain richer, more creative ideas can have the peace and freedom to **coalesce**
 +  * paradoxically: in a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory way.
  
 she doesn't **hector** us about giving up things: talk to (someone) in a bullying way. she doesn't **hector** us about giving up things: talk to (someone) in a bullying way.
  
-It looks child-like but it is in fact the essence of adulthood to recognize, and give space for, one's** regressive tendencies**.+It looks **child-like** but it is in fact the essence of adulthood to recognize, and give space for, one's** regressive tendencies**.
  
 +**sweep** <-> **mop**
   * **Sweep** the floor with a **broom**   * **Sweep** the floor with a **broom**
   * **Mopping** the floor with a mop   * **Mopping** the floor with a mop
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-**hoist** the white flag 
  
 The thinking we do when tired is **vindictive** and **sloppy**. The thinking we do when tired is **vindictive** and **sloppy**.
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-we do not have an **impregnable** command over a reasonable view of our own prospects or condition.+we do not have an **impregnable** command over a reasonable view of our own prospects or condition.  
 +攻不破的，坚不可摧的; 无可辩驳; 毫不动摇
   * **impregnable**: (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into.   * **impregnable**: (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into.
  
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 It's a very **meaty**-tasting fish and doesn't have a **fishy** taste to it. If you think about chicken, that's the closest **equivalent** It's a very **meaty**-tasting fish and doesn't have a **fishy** taste to it. If you think about chicken, that's the closest **equivalent**
  
-**Skewering**: To push a wooden stick through food before cooking+**Skewering**: To push a **wooden stick** through food before cooking
  
 **caramelizes** the sauce on top of it: To convert into caramel or add caramel to **caramelizes** the sauce on top of it: To convert into caramel or add caramel to
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