F2F Class Notes (Nemo)[R]

Vocabulary

exotic (adj): 1-unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a tropical country
异国风情的，外国情调的；奇异的
E.g.: exotic flowers/food/designs 奇花异草／外国风味的食物／奇异的设计

contemporary (adj): 1-existing or happening now
当代的；现代的
E.g.: contemporary music/literature/art/fashion 当代音乐／文学／艺术／时尚

oriental (adj): 1-东方（尤指中国和日本）的；东方人的
connected with or typical of the eastern part of the world, especially China and Japan, and the people who live there
E.g.: oriental languages东方语言

chic (adj): chic-stylish and fashionable:
E.g.: I like your haircut – it’s very chic.
E.g.: a chic restaurant

rustic (adj): simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside:
E.g.: a rustic bench/cabin
E.g.: The property has a certain rustic charm.

Nordic (adj):belonging to or relating to Scandinavia, Finland, or Iceland
来自北欧的；北欧国家的
He’s a classic Nordic type – tall with blond hair and blue eyes. 他是典型的北欧人——身材高大，金发碧眼。

Scandinavian (adj): belonging to or relating to Scandinavia
斯堪的纳维亚的

myriad (n): a very large number of something
无数，极大数量
E.g.: a myriad of choices 无数种选择

versatile (adj):多用途的；多功能的 having many different uses
E.g.: Eggs are easy to cook and are an extremely versatile food.鸡蛋容易烹煮，怎么做着吃都行。

hue- /hjuː/
chic- /ʃiːk/
art nouveau – /ˌɑːrt nuːˈvoʊ/

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