F2F Class Notes (Raph)[R]

Vocabulary

Overwork (v): 1- to (cause someone to) work too much. (adj: Overworked)
E.g.: You look exhausted – I hope they’re not overworking you.
E.g.: I’m overworked and underpaid.

Overtime (n/adv): 1- (time spent working) after the usual time needed or expected in a job.
E.g.: They’re doing/working overtime to get the job done on time.
E.g.: Everyone is on overtime (= being paid extra for working after the usual time) this weekend.

Maintenance (n): 1- the work needed to keep something in good condition.
E.g.: Old houses need a lot of maintenance.
E.g.: Cats are very low-maintenance pets (= they don’t require too much attention).

Forecast (n)a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions.
E.g.: The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today.

Coastal (adj): 1- something that is by or near the coast.
E.g.: Coastal areas are usually the most affected by typhoons and other tropical storms.

Authorities (n): 1- the group of people with official legal power to make decisions or make people obey the laws in a particular area, such as the police or a local government department.
E.g.: I’m going to report these problems to the authorities.

Drown (v): 1- to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe underwater:
E.g.: He drowned in a boating accident.
E.g.: He fell into the river and drowned.

Flood (n): 1- to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems. 2- 洪水
E.g.: Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.
E.g.: The whole town flooded because of the heavy rain.

Brace (v): 1- to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:
E.g.: The passengers were told to brace themselves (= to press their bodies hard against something or hold them very stiff) for a crash landing.
E.g.: She told me she had some bad news for me and I braced myself for a shock.

Occasionally (adv): 1- sometimes but not often.
E.g.: I see him occasionally in town.
E.g.: Occasionally I’ll have a piece of chocolate, but it’s very rare.

Intensify (v): 1- to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this.
E.g.: Fighting around the capital has intensified in the last few hours.

Peninsula (n): 1- 半岛

Typhoon (n): 1- 台风

Meteorology (n): 1- 气象

Tropical storm Khanun to bring heavy rains
(Source: www.khmertimeskh.com/5086219/tropical-storm-khanun-bring-heavy-rains/)

Tropical storm Khanun is to travel across Vietnam to Cambodia this week, bringing heavy rain and the threat of floods from tomorrow until Thursday.

Water Resources and Meteorology Minister Lim Kean Hor issued an announcement warning the public and officials to brace for the bad weather.

“Provinces in central lowland and highland areas including Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Takeo, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmom and Kratie provinces will experience average to heavy rain until Thursday,” he said.

“Coastal areas will also experience rain until Wednesday. The public and local authorities must be careful, especially fishermen and passengers at sea.”

Three people meanwhile drowned in flooding in Banteay Meanchey province on Thursday.

Pronunciation

Savior: /ˈseɪv·jər/

Intensify: /ɪnˈten.sə.faɪ/

Peninsula: /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/

Island: /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Drown: /draʊn/

Flood: /flʌd/

Meteorology: /ˌmiː.t̬i.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒi/