Online Class Notes (Li)
Vocabulary
hike: an increase in the cost of something, especially a large or unwanted increase
eg. The recent hike in train fares came as a shock to commuters.
highway: 公路
expressway: 高速公路
abruptly: in a sudden, unexpected , and sometimes unpleasant way
eg. He stood up abruptly and went outside.
eg. The call ended abruptly.
hypnosis (n): a mental state like sleep, in which a person’s thoughts can be easily influenced by someone else.
hypnotise(v)
eg. She agreed to put someone in a state of hypnosis.
eg. I don’t believe that people can be hypnotised.
Grammar
the price will go up when many people – the price hikes when many people buy it
wait me one second – can you wait for a moment/can you wait for a second?
I went the one in Florida – I went to the one in Florida
When we grow up we all watch Disney cartoons to grow up – We all watch Disney cartoons while growing up
I drive one hour to work – I drive for one hour to work/I take one hour to drive to work
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