F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Pronunciation

insomnia- /ɪnˈsɑːm.ni.ə/

Vocabulary

ON line-ON the internet
I found out about the movie from/on the internet.

take place-to happen
E.g.: The concert takes place next Thursday.
音乐会下星期四举行。
E.g.: The story of the movie  mainly takes place in Beijing during 1990s

at the beginning their relationship was of a sexual nature

bribe (v): 1-to try to make someone do something for you by giving them money, presents, or something else that they want
贿赂;收买
E.g.: He bribed immigration officials and entered the country illegally.
E.g.: They bribed the waiter to find them a better table.

bribe (n):money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest
贿赂
E.g.: He was accused of accepting/taking bribes from wealthy businessmen.

corrupt (adj): 1-dishonestly using your position or power to get an advantage, especially for money
贪赃舞弊的;以权谋私的;腐败的
E.g.: Both companies are under investigation for corrupt practices.
两家公司都在接受腐败行为调查。