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I will apply for annual leave for 7 days. / I will take 7 days off.

I think I will take one month off.

I messaged my subordinate about some important things that we need to solve – I sent her a message about some things we need to take care of.


The first thing in the morning – before any other thing

eg: I check my messages first thing in the morning.

your “MODE” – the situation or state of mind you can be in to get things done more efficiently

eg: I am still in work mode, even though I know I’m gonna quit in a week.

mode – a different function, or job. usually for machines.

zhi re  制热 – heating mode

eg: I need to turn my A/C to heating mode when winter comes.

eg: No, no, no don’t change the settings. That will just make it stronger, you need to change the mode. Then it can produce heat.

synonym – a word with a similar meaning

eg: A synonym for big is huge.

eg: How do you find a synonym for status?

Go to Dictionary.com, click on Thesaurus tab. Search for the word you want.

Synonyms for Status: Mode, Position, Situation, Station, Stage, Condition, Degree, Capacity

Thesaurus – a book for finding synonyms (similar words)

eg: You should try to use thesaurus.com when you wanna find new English words.

Anxiety N.- the feeling of uncomfortable because something  is unfinished, or you are waiting for sth.

eg: It gives me a little anxiety.

eg: I have a lot of anxiety from work.

Anxious (ADJ)

eg: I don’t know why, but I feel a little anxious.

uneasy – bu an

eg: I feel a little uneasy, I don’t know what’s gonna happen.

Pronunciation

Anxiety – Ayng Zai Eh Tee

Anxious – Aynk-Shus