From 2f4571029d797091a7779c545a5daa76eb67492b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shine wOng <1551885@tongji.edu.cn> Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:10:44 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] update words.md --- words.md | 84 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 84 insertions(+) diff --git a/words.md b/words.md index 771164d..26cca7f 100644 --- a/words.md +++ b/words.md @@ -1125,3 +1125,87 @@ Some Words - a resolution to impose sanctions on DPRK - the threat of trade sanctions - a newspaper run by citizens without the sanction of the government + +## 11th, October + ++ tone +> (n)how firm and strong your muscles or skin are + + - A regular brisk walk will improve muscle tone. + ++ brisk +> (adj)quick and full of energy
+> (adj)quick, pratical, and showing that you want to get things done quickly
+> (adj)trade or business that is brisk is very busy, with a lot of products being sold
+> (adj)weather that is brisk is cold and clear + + - They set off at a brisk pace. + - Her tone of voice is brisk. + - The public bar was already doing a brisk trade. + - a typically brisk winter's day on the south coast + ++ conceivable +>(adj)able to be believed or imagined + + - It is conceivable that you may get full compensation, but it's not likely. + - We were discussing the problems from every conceivable angle. + - Conceivably, interest rates could rise very high indeed. + ++ subconscious +>(adj)subconscious feelings, desires, etc are hidden in your mind and affect your behavious, but you do not know that you have them + + - a subconscious fear of failure + - Subconciously, he blames himself for the accident. + ++ acclaim +> (v)to praise someone or something publicly.
+> (n)public praise for something or someone + + - His work was acclaimed by art critics. + - Their recordings have won great acclaim. + ++ hooray +> shouted when you are very glad about something + ++ sober +> (adj)not drunk
+> (adj)serious, and thinking or making you think carefully about things.
+> (adj)plain and not at all brightly coloured + + - He's a nice guy when he's sober. + - a sober, hard-working yound man + - It was a room filled with sober faces. + - He dressed in sober grey suits. + ++ hitherto +> (adv)up to this time + + - a species of fish hitherto unknown in the west + ++ damn sb with faint praise +> (v)to praise someone so slightly that it suggests you do not really adimre them + + - He was so jealous of his colleague's talent that he tried to damn him with faint praise. + ++ inferior +> (adj)not good, or as good as someone or something else, opp superior
+> (adj)lower in rank + + - I felt inferior among all those academics. + - wine of inferior quality + - Their performance was inferior to that of other teams. + - an inferior court of law + - He refused to accept a job of inferior status. + ++ philharmonic +> used in the names of musical groups, especially orchestras + + - He will condcuct the Berlin Philharmonic in the final concert of the season. + - the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. + ++ vibrant +> (adj)full of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive, lively
+> (adj)a vibrant colour is bright and strong + + - Tom felt himself being drawn towards her vibrant personality. + - a painting full of vibrant reds and blues