F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

We were introduced to each other by our friends
我们是朋友介绍认识的

he changed for the better-他变好了

he changed for the worse-他变的更糟了

conversation (n): talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed, questions are asked and answered, or news and information is exchanged
交谈，谈话，对话
E.g.: She had a strange conversation with the man who moved in upstairs.
她跟搬到楼上的那个家伙进行了一次奇怪的交谈。
E.g.: It’s impossible to hold/carry on a conversation with all this noise going on!
周围这么吵根本无法谈话！

upbringing (n): the way in which you are treated and educated when young, especially by your parents, especially in relation to the effect that this has on how you behave and make moral decisions
抚养，养育；教育，教养
E.g.: Is it right to say all the crimes he committed were simply the result of his upbringing?
把他犯下的所有罪行都归罪于他所受到的教育，这样说对吗？

concise (adj)short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words
简洁的；简明的；简练的；简明扼要的
E.g.: Make your answers clear and concise.
回答要言简意赅。

compromise (n): an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree
妥协；折中；让步；和解
E.g.: It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today’s talks.
希望今天的会谈能达成妥协。
E.g.: In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.
资方与工会达成和解，同意以加薪4%来作为提高生产力的回报。
E.g.: I’m hopeful that we can reach a compromise.
我希望我们能达成妥协。

simply, this is the way I am-简单地说，我就是这样

standards of cleanliness are somewhat lower
清洁标准有点低

My husband stayed at home and took care of our dog.