Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

civil and common law

positive law-实在法

since mid-June

mandatory (adj): Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law.
强制的;必须履行的;法定的
The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
部长呼吁把袭警者须受的惩罚定为强制监禁。
Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.
运动员在锦标赛前必须进行强制性药检。
In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars.
1991年,英国政府强制要求汽车后座乘客系安全带。

pity (n): If something is described as a pity, it is disappointing or not satisfactory.
遗憾,可惜
“Can’t you go to the party? Oh, that’s (such) a pity.”
“你不能参加派对吗?唉,真遗憾。”
It’s a pity (that) children spend so little time outside nowadays.
现在的孩子在户外花的时间太少了,真遗憾。
Pity (that) you didn’t remember to give me the message.
真遗憾你忘了把口信告知我。
What a pity you’re ill!
“你生病了,太遗憾了!

It seems that the disease is now under control.
看来疾病现在得到了控制。