VIP Class Notes (Raph)[W]

Vocabulary

Feedback (n): 1-  information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product, that can tell you if it is successful or liked.
E.g.: Have you had any feedback from customers about the new product?
E.g.: There was a lot of positive feedback which was very encouraging.
E.g.: We are always grateful to receive feedback from our listeners.

Criticism (n): 1-  the act of saying that something or someone is bad. 2- the act of giving your opinion or judgment about the good or bad qualities of something or someone, especially books, films, etc..
E.g.: The designs for the new building have attracted a lot of criticism.
E.g.: I have a few criticisms to make about your speech.
E.g.: If you have any constructive (= helpful) criticism of the project, I’d be glad to hear it.

Mild (adj): 1-  not very strong. 2- Mild weather is not very cold or not as cold as usual. 3- used to describe food or a food flavor that is not very strong.
E.g.: She can’t accept even mild criticism of her work.
E.g.: He has suffered a mild heart attack – nothing too serious.
E.g.: We’ve had a mild winter this year.
E.g.: He doesn’t like a hot curry – he prefers a mild one.

Surgery (n): 1- the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part. 2- 手术
E.g.: The patient had a surgery on his heart.
E.g.: He made a good recovery after surgery to remove a brain tumor (瘤).

Acronym (n): 1- an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word. 2- 缩写
E.g.: UN is an acronym for “United Nations”(联合国).

Hygiene (n): 1- the degree to which people keep themselves or their environment clean, especially to prevent disease. 2- 卫生
E.g.: Poor standards of hygiene mean that the disease spreads fast.
E.g.: Restaurants have to respect health and hygiene regulations.
E.g.: She is obsessed with personal hygiene and washes constantly.

Exceed (v): 1-  to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit.
E.g.: The final cost should not exceed $5,000.
E.g.: The success of our project has exceeded our expectations.

Astigmatism (n): 1- 散光

Original:

Before our country’s policy was only one child, but now is Two-child policy. This rule is suitable for cities and villages. But if you have more than allowable number, you have to pay social expenditure. This fee is based on the per capita disposable income, you should pay extra fee is more than 3 times and less than 6 times. If your income is more than the per capita disposable income, you should pay more than 1 time and less than 2 times which is according your extra part.

I just translate our country’s policy, I’m not sure if this is clear. Hope this can help you understand.

Edited:

Our country used to have a one-child policy, but now we have a new  two-child policy, which is valid both for cities and villages. According to the policy, if you have more than allowable number of children, you have to pay a fine. This fee is based on the per capita disposable income at the place you live, and corresponds to 3 to 6 times that amount. If your income is higher than the per capita disposable income, you should pay an extra fine that corresponds to 1 to  2 times the exceeding amount.

I just translated our country’s policy, I’m not sure if this is clear. Hope this can help you understand.

Grammar

Before I can’t see far place. – Before I couldn’t see well from afar.

I have many mistakes. – I make many mistakes.

Pronunciation

rule

expenditure

disposable

Feedback: /ˈfiːd.bæk/

Criticism:/ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

Surgery: /ˈsɝː.dʒər.i/

Acronym: /ˈæk.rə.nɪm/

Hygiene:  /ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/

Astigmatism: /əˈstɪɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

Cambridge Dictionary:
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