F2F Class Notes (Andy)

Let me get something straight 把某事弄清楚 …

The other thing I want to clear up right away…

What does the phrase mean: Men are from Mars, women are from Venus!

Vocabulary

overtime. 加班时间 I don’t have to work any overtime in my job.

sissy. (effeminate man) 女里女气的男人

clear up right away = to make sure that there are no misunderstandings 误解

breadwinner 挣钱养家的人

macho 大男子气的

stereotype  模式化的人

Grammar

I ate Shanghai Dumplings, and egg and tomato rice. What did you eat? I ate egg dumplings.

What makes you fall asleep easily? These make me fall asleep easily:

• watching a movie
• reading a book
• listening to soft music
• drinking alcohol
• A long, hard day at work.

I could kill for a cup of tea! [not literally]

Pronunciation

Journal. 日记  | BrE ˈdʒəːn(ə)l, AmE ˈdʒərnl |

Specifically.