F2F Class Notes (Nicholas)

Vocabulary

I need a little R&R – rest and relaxation

Sabbath – the day of rest

e.g. The Sabbath is usually on Saturday for the Jews and Sunday for the Christians.

Judeo-Christian values

e.g. America is a country built on Juedo-Christian values.

Iron Dome – Israel’s missile defense system

intercept – to catch from the enemy

e.g. China intercepted a secret message from American spies.

e.g. In American football, an “interception” is when you catch the ball and steal it from the other team.

surfacing – it can now be seen

e.g. Some of Michelle’s talents at work are now surfacing.

hoax – 恶作剧

e.g. Some claim the Syrian chemical attack on children was a hoax.

too close – not impartial

impartialindifferent – you don’t prefer one side over the either – you’re neutral – objective

proxiesproxy wars – representatives for bigger countries

transgender – 变性

having the surgery – transitioning 

how do I identify – gender identity 

e.g. I identify as a man.

e.g. I’m a woman, but I identify as a man.

LGBTQ+ – pride – gay pride

dysphoria – 烦躁不安

congruent – in line with – aligned

incongruent – out of line – misaligned

and they can improve themselves – they are able to improve themselves

Grammar

OK I got – OK I got it

Trump said on the Twitter

they hard work – they are hard working