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学英文的轨迹是这样的。先什么都不会,能写出来就不错;后来会点词就拼命装X结果不得要领;后来知道简洁为好,能表达出意思就够,最NB的就是知道什么时候用什么词,对词义的差别掌握的很透彻,句式很多样,native speaker能很自然的看懂并欣赏。这一级别需要很长时间练就,我估计一般老外都不见得那么熟练地驾驭词汇。
连词篇:(介词,副词)
Firstly: previously, beforehand, foremost, initially, originally, formerly, principally, mainly, essentially, basically, generally, commonly, universally, on the whole, fundamentally, to begin with, to start with, first of all, at the outset…
Then: subsequently, afterward, thereafter, after that, succeeding (adj.), secondarily, what is more, furthermore (further more)
Lastly: ultimately, eventually, in conclusion, to conclude, as a final point, last of all, last but not least, finally…
Too: as well (句末), in addition, besides, moreover, additionally, to boot, excessively, also…
And: plus, as well as, along with, in addition, bonus, with…
+Or: otherwise, if not, before, or else…
So (adv): therefore, thus, consequently, accordingly, as a result, for that reason, hence, that"s why
Because: as, due to, since, as to, in that, for the reason that, for, now that…
But:however, moreover, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, 让步although, even thought, though, even if, while, as, despite the fact that…
Only: just, merely, barely, singly, solely, rarely…
Without: excluding,
Very: extremely, acutely, decidedly, deeply, exceedingly, greatly, highly, uncommonly, profoundly, unusually…
Actually: as a matter of fact, indeed, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, literally, truly …
形容词/副词
Important: essential, significant, vital, crucial, profound, play a pushing role,indispensable, requisite, critical, fundamental, primary, elementary, underlying, rudimentary, basically, necessary…
-附加-傻句替换:I think that A is more important than B. (这是经典大傻句!以下句中的"important"可随意替换同义词)
1. A is important to B.
2. A plays an/aimportant role to B.
3. A is of (greatenormoussignificantawesome) to B.
4. B can not (livedevelopedgrowsurviveachieve) without A.
5. A means (a lota great dealmuch) to B.
6. The importance of A (to B) can never be (exaggerateddeniedignoreddoubted).
7. A is everything/the whole world to B.
8. B is fundamental on A.
9. A matters/counts to B.
10. Nothing is more crucial to B than A.
11. A is to B what the (foundation is to a skyscraperwater is to fish he heart is to a human)
Big: gigantic, massive, colossal, enormous, immense, gargantuan, tremendous, titanic, giant, vast, large, huge, monster, bulky,
->many: numerous, myriad, infinite,
->forever (adv): infinity, eternal, timeless, everlasting,undying, endless, changeless, perpetually…
Small: minimum, diminutive, minute, petite, wee, undersized, teeny, tiny, little, petite(女子身高娇小)
Good: marvelous, fabulous, gorgeous, spectacular, outstanding, distinguished, remarkable, superb, incredible, unbelievable, out of this world, magnificent, charming, stunning, fantastic, terrific, excellent, great, wonderful, amazing, awesome
Bad: awful, terrible, dreadful, defective, faulty, imperfect, inadequate, poor, substandard, unsatisfactory, harmful, damaging, deleterious, detrimental, hurtful, ruinous, unhealthy, evil, immoral…
Clever: brilliant, knowledgeable, intellectual, intelligent, excellent, bright, smart
Happy: delightful, delectable, elated, glad, overjoyed, pleased, jubilant, merry, joyful,
Beautiful: charming, charismatic, attractive, gorgeous, pretty, endearing, sweet, adorable, eye-catching, handsome, hot, cute, good-looking, lovable, engaging…
Fast:swift, quick, rapid, speedy, hasty, nippy, like lightning,
+hurry (v): hustle, rush, make haste, tear, step on it, dash, get a move on, step on it, scoot.
Easy: simple, effortless, no trouble, painless, plain sailing, uncomplicated, undemanding, unproblematic, a piece of cake (informal), child"s play (informal),…
Clear: obvious, apparent, blatant, comprehensible, conspicuous, distinct, evident, manifest, palpable, plain, pronounced, recognizable, transparent, intelligible, lucid, plain, understandable, uninvolved, simple, …
Direct: bald, basic, frank, naked, plain, sincere, stark, straightforward, candid, forthright, outspoken….
Difficult: hard, tricky, complicated, complex, intricate, involved, knotty, perplexing, puzzling, thorny…
Angry: annoyed, cross, displeased, enraged, exasperated, incensed, infuriated, irate, mad (informal), livid (informal), berserk, outraged, resentful...
Dangerous: perilous, breakneck, chancy (informal), hazardous, insecure, precarious, risky, unsafe, vulnerable
动词
Think (that): hold the (opinion/ belief/ position/stand point/idea) that, assume, believe, deem, reckon, argue, maintain, suppose, conceive, insist, be convinced, to my knowledge, personally, from my personal perspective, as far as I am concerned, from my point of view, from my angle, consider, conceive, perspective...
Show: convey, reveal, express, corroborate, justify, imply, verify, clarify, signify, exemplify, illuminate, substantiate, demonstrate, elucidate, denote, characterized as, instruct, display, disclose, indicate, means, explain, give an/a example (reason, explanation) of, bear out, point out, point toward…
Know: realize, comprehend, identify, distinguish, discern, notice, perceive, recognize, see, understand, figure out, be acquainted with, be familiar with,
Get: acquire, attain, acquire, achieve, obtain, gain “学习” 不用learn
Suggest: have a proposal in,
Increase: magnify, expand, proliferate, mushroom, improve, enhance, advance…
Impress: affect, inspire, engrave on, imprint of,
Influence: impact, affect, guide, sway,
Stop: halt, cease, conclude, desist, end, pause, put an end to, quit, refrain, shut down, terminate…
Make: create, assemble, built, construct, form, manufacture; fore, cause, compel, constrain, drive, impel, induce, oblige, prevail, upon, require…
Give: present, award, contribute, deliver, donate, grant, hand over, hand out, provide, supply
Break:separate, burst, crack, destroy, disintegrate, fracture, fragment, shatter, smash, snap
Destroy: ruin, raze, annihilate, crush, demolish, devastate, eradicate, shatter, wipe out, wreck, obliterate, weaken, undermine…
Happen: occur, come about, come to pass, develop, result, take place, transpire
名词
Problem: issue,question, case, trouble, difficulty, dilemma.
Meeting: conference, discussion, assembly, conclave, congress, convention, gathering session, assignation, encounter, confrontation, argument, controversy…
Study: learning, application, lessons, reading, research, school work, examination, analysis, consideration, contemplation, inspection, investigation, knowledge,scholarship…
Advantage: benefit, dominance, precedence, profit, superiority, merit…
Disadvantage: shortcoming, weakness, inconvenience, drawback, deficiency, flaw, handicap (also v. 妨碍), downside, limitation.
Life: existence, conduct, life style, way of life
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英语日常用语一
▲Potluck Party :一种聚餐方式,主人准备场地和餐具,叁加的人必须带一道菜准备饮料,最好事先问问主人的意思。
▲Pull over!把车子开到旁边。
▲Drop me a line!写封信给我。
▲Give me a ring. = Call me!来个电话吧!
▲For here or to go?堂食或外卖。
▲cool; That"s cool! 等于国内年轻人常用的囗语“酷!”,表示不赖嘛!用于人或事均可。
▲What"s up? = What"s happening? = What"s new? 见面时随囗问候的话“最近在忙什么?有什么新鲜事吗?一般的回答是“Nothing much!” 或“Nothing new!”
▲Cut it out! = Knock it out!= Stop it! 少来这一套!同学之间开玩笑的话。
▲Don"t give me a hard time! 别跟我过不去好不好!
▲Get yourself together! 振作点行不行!
▲Do you have "the" time? 现在几点钟?可别误以为人家要约你出去。
▲Hang in there. = Don"t give up. = Keep trying. 再撑一下。
▲Give me a break ! 你饶了我吧!(开玩笑的话)
▲Hang on. 请稍候。
▲Blow it. = Screw up. 搞砸了。
▲What a big hassle. 真是个麻烦事。
▲What a crummy day. 多倒霉的一天。
▲Go for it. 加油
▲You bet. = Of course. 当然;看我的!
▲Wishful thinking. 一厢情愿的想法。
▲Don"t be so fussy! 别那么挑剔好不好。
▲It"s a long story. 唉!说来话长。
▲How have you been? = How are you doing? 你过得如何?近来可好?
▲Take things for granted. 自以为理所当然。
▲Don"t put on airs. 别摆架子。
▲Wishful thinking.一厢情愿的想法。
▲Don"t be so fussy! 别那么挑剔好不好!
▲Give me a lift! = Give me a ride! 送我一程吧!
▲Have a crush on someone. 迷恋某人。
▲What"s the catch? 有什么内幕?
▲Party animal. 开Party狂的人(喜欢叁加舞会的人)。
▲Pain in the neck. =Pain in the ass.讨厌的东西、人或事。
▲Skeleton in the closet.家丑
▲Don"t get on my nerve! 别把我惹毛了!
▲Afat chance. =A poor chance. 机会很小。
▲Don"t put on airs! 别摆架子!
▲I am racking my brains. 我正在绞尽脑汁。
▲She"s a real drag. 她真有点碍手碍脚。
▲Spacingout.=daydreaming. 做白日梦。
▲I am so fed up. 我受够了!
▲It doesn"t go with your dress. 跟你的衣服不配。
▲What"s the point? = What are you trying to say? 你的重点是什么?
▲By all means.=Definitely. 一定是。
▲ steam 蒸 poach 水煮 boil 煮 toast 烤(面包)grill 烤、煎 roast(duck) 烘烤、红烧、(烤鸭) braise 油炸过用温火炖 pure 煮成浓汤 broil 烧、烤 season 加调味料 panbroil 用浅锅烧烤 seasoning 调味料 fry 炸、炒 dressing 沙拉酱 bake 烤 gravy 肉 saute" 用温火慢炒 appetizer 饭前菜、小菜 stew 炖、焖、红烧 entree 主菜 simmer 慢炖、煨 snack 点心、小点 stir fry 快炒、大火炒 marinate 腌、用卤泡,卤 smoke 熏
▲Let"s get a bite. = Let"s go eat. 去吃点东西吧!
▲I"ll buy you a lunch (a drink; a dinner). = It"s on me. =My treat. 我请客
▲Let"s go dutch. 各付各的
▲My stomach is upset. 我的胃不舒服
▲diarrhea [dai r"i ] 拉肚子
▲吃牛排时,waitor 会问 "How would you like it ?" 就是问“要几分熟?”的意思,可以选择 rare,medium 或 well-done。
▲I am under the weather. =I am not feeling well. 我不太舒服!
▲May I take a rain check? 可不可改到下次?(例如有人请你吃饭,你未能赴约,只好请他改到下一次。)
▲I am not myself today. 我今天什么都不对劲!
▲Let"s get it straight. 咱们把事情弄清楚!
▲What"s the rush! 急什么!
▲Such a fruitcake! 神经病!
▲I"ll swing by later. =I"ll stop by later. 待会儿,我会来转一下。
▲I got the tip straight from the horse"s mouth. 这个消息是千真万确的(tip指消息)!
英语日常用语二
▲easy as pie = very easy = piece of cake 很容易。
▲flunk out 被当掉。
▲take french leave 不告而别。
▲I don"t get the picture. =I don"t understand. 我不明白。
▲You should give him a piece of your mind. 你应该向他表达你的不满。
▲hit the road = take off = get on one"s way 离开。
▲Now he is in the driver"s seat =He is in control now.
▲Keep a low profile (or low key). 采取低姿态。
▲Kinky =bizarre =wacky =weird 古怪的。
▲klutz (=clutz) =idiot 白痴、笨蛋。
▲know one"s way around 识途老马。
▲lion"s share 大部份。
▲tailgate 尾随(尤其跟车跟得太近)。
▲take a back seat. 让步。
▲take a hike =leave me alone =get lost 滚开。
▲hit the hay =go to bed 睡觉。
▲Can you give me a lift? =Can you give me a ride? 载我一程好吗?
▲green hand 生手、没有经验的人。
▲moonshine = mountain dew 指私酿的烈酒(威士忌)或走私的酒。胡说八道也可用moonshine。His story is plain moonshine.
▲chill out =calm down =relax(来自黑人英语)
▲rip off =steal;I was ripped off.我被偷了;rip off 也常被用为“剥夺”My right was ripped off. 权利被剥夺(来自黑人英语)。
▲我们称美国大兵为G.I. (Government Issue) or GI Joe, 德国兵或德国佬为
Fritzor Kraut,称英国佬为John Bull,日本人为Jap.或Nip,犹太人为Jew都是
很不礼貌的称呼。
▲mess around (with)瞎混;Get to work. Don"t mess around.赶快工作,别瞎搅和。
▲snob 势利眼。
▲sneak in,sneak out 偷偷溜进去,溜出来。sneakers 运动鞋。
▲She is such a brown-noser. 她是个马屁精。
▲This is in way over my head. 对我而言这实在太难了。
▲I am an exam jitter and I always get a cramp in my stomach. 我是个考试紧张大师,一考试胃就抽筋。
▲Keep your study (work) on track. 请按进度读书(工作)。
▲Did you come up with any ideas? 有没有想到什么新的意见?
▲Don"t get uptight !Take it easy. 别紧张,慢慢来!
▲Cheese ! It tastes like cardboard. Cheese吃起来味如嚼腊!
▲Get one"s feet wet. 与中文里的“涉足”或“下海”,寓意相同,表示初尝某事。I am going to try dancing for the very first time. Just to get my feet wet.
▲美国总统到底是比尔·柯林顿还是威廉·柯林顿?吉米·卡特和詹姆斯·卡特是否同一人?根据语言学家William Safire的分析,美国多数政客都喜欢使用昵名代替他们原来的名字,如Bill就是 William的昵称,Jimmy等于James等,好造成一种平易近人的形象。
▲选课、课程
Add/Drop Course
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Assignment
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▲学位、成绩
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