F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

Institution (n): 1- a large and important organization, such as a university or bank.
E.g.: Harvard University is an internationally respected institution.

Effective (adj): 1- successful or achieving the results that you want.
E.g.: It’s an extremely effective cure for a headache.

Efficient (adj): 1- working or operating quickly and in a the best possible way.
E.g.: The city’s transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe.

Crisis (n): 1- a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering.
E.g.: The country’s leadership is in crisis.

Speculation (n): 1- the activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough information to be certain. 2- the act of speculating in order to make a profit
E.g.: Speculation about his future plans is rife.
E.g.: Government is trying to stop speculation in the financial market.

Capitalism (n): 1- an economic, political, and social system in which property, business, and industry are privately owned, directed towards making the greatest possible profits for successful organizations and people 2- 资本主义. (adj: Capitalist)

Communism (n): 1- the belief in a society without different social classes in which the methods of production are owned and controlled by all its members and everyone works as much as they can and receives what they need. 2- 共产主义 (adj: Communist)

Utopia (n): 1- (the idea of) a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy.
E.g.:

Regime (n): 1- a particular government or a system or method of government.
E.g.: The old corrupt regime was overthrown.

Authority (n): 1- the moral or legal right or ability to control.
E.g.: The United Nations has used its authority to restore peace in the area.

Expertise (n): 1- a high level of knowledge or skill.
E.g.: We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal.

Ahead (adv): 1- in front.
E.g.: The road ahead is very busy.

Pressure (n): 1- the act of trying to make someone else do something by arguing, persuading, etc..
E.g.: Teachers are under increasing pressure to work longer hours.

Scandinavia (n): 1- a region of northern Europe that includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. 2- 斯堪的纳维亚

Pronunciation

Opposite

Scandinavia