Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

etiquette (n): the set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations
礼仪,礼节;规范,规矩
Social etiquette dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.
(社交)礼仪要求在女士站立时,男士不能入座。
Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader.
外交礼节禁止公开要求处死国家领导人。

adequate (adj): enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose
足够的;合格的;合乎需要的
Have we got adequate food for 20 guests?
我们的食物够招待20位客人吗?
I didn’t have adequate time to prepare.
我没有充足的时间来准备。
It’s not a big salary but it’s adequate for our needs.
工资虽不优厚,但足以满足我们的需要了。
The council’s provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough).
市政会给老年人提供的保障不足。
Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs?
未来的石油供应能满足世界的需要吗?

satisfying (adj): making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want
令人满意的,使人满足的
a satisfying meal/result
令人满意的一餐/令人满意的结果
It’s an immensely satisfying job.
这份工作能给人带来极大的满足感。
It is very satisfying to know that the project was a success.
很高兴得知项目获得了成功。

satisfy conditions/needs/requirements
to have or provide something that is needed or wanted
达到条件/满足需要/符合要求
She satisfies all the requirements for the job.
她符合这项工作的所有要求。
There are three main conditions you must satisfy in order to become a member of the club.
要想成为俱乐部成员,必须符合3个主要条件。

prestige (n): respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or social influence
威信,声望;魅力
The company has gained international prestige.
该公司赢得了国际声誉。
Many people are attracted by the prestige of working for a top company.
在一家一流公司工作令人羡慕,很多人因此心向神往。

confidential (adj): secret, often in a formal, business, or military situation
秘密的,机密的
All information will be treated as strictly confidential.
所有的信息都将被视作绝密。

dilate (v): to (cause a part of the body to) become wider or further open
(使身体的一部分)扩张,展开
The pupils of the eyes dilate as darkness increases.
光线变暗时瞳孔就会放大。
This drug will dilate the arteries.
这种药可以扩张动脉血管。

values (n):the beliefs people have, especially about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, that control their behaviour
价值观
family/moral/traditional values
家庭观念/道德观念/传统的价值观

in line with sth-similar to, or at the same level as something
与…相似;与…处于同等水平
The company’s results are in line with stock market expectations.
公司业绩与股票市场预期一致。
We’re seeking a pay rise that’s in line with inflation.
我们在努力争取使加薪幅度与通货膨胀相挂钩。

appealing (adj): attractive or interesting
有吸引力的;有感染力的;令人感兴趣的
The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me).
每天不用起早,这(对我)很有吸引力。
He had a nice smile and an appealing personality.
他的微笑非常迷人,个性也充满魅力。

to be appealing to the Asian market

吸引亚洲市场

prestige- /presˈtiːʒ/