F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

grace period (n):extra time you are given to pay money you owe without losing something or paying an additional amount
（欠债还款的）延缓期，宽限期
You have a ten-day grace period in which to pay your insurance premium.
你有十天的宽限期支付保险费。

announce (v):to make something known or tell people about something officially
（尤指公开地）宣布，宣告，通告
She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.
她向激动的观众宣布了比赛的获胜者。
[ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year.
首相已经宣布下年将增加公共开支。

politics (n): the relationships within a group or organization that allow particular people to have power over others
（团体或组织内的）争权活动，权术，勾心斗角
I don’t like to get involved in office politics.
我不想卷入办公室的争权夺利中去。

affair (n): a sexual relationship, especially a secret one
（尤指秘密的）性关系；私通；风流韵事
She’s having an affair with a married man.
她和一个有妇之夫私通。