Online Class Notes (Nemo)

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perception noun (BELIEF)
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
认识，观念，看法
We have to change the public’s perception that money is being wasted.
公众认为是在浪费钱，我们必须改变他们的这种看法。
These photographs will affect people’s perceptions of war.
这些照片会影响人们对战争的看法。

The Perception Of Beauty Around The World …
different beauty standards around the world

thin adjective (WEAK)
weak or of poor quality
弱的；拙劣的；空泛的
a thin excuse
牵强的借口
a thin disguise
容易识破的伪装
a thin smile
淡淡一笑

the small screen (n): television, especially when compared with cinema
（尤指与电影相对的）电视
Her new detective series will be her debut on the small screen.
她新出演的系列侦探剧将是她首次在电视上亮相。

He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.
他一开始时做演员，1990年首次当导演。

Her new detective series will be her debut on the small screen.

due -adjective (EXPECTED)
expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time
预计的，预期的
What time is the next bus due?
下一趟公交车什么时候来？
The next meeting is due to be held in three months’ time.
下次会议预计将在3个月后召开。
Their first baby is due in January.
他们的第一个孩子预产期在一月份。

due to-because of
由于，因为
A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom.
她的不开心主要是因为无聊。
The bus was delayed due to heavy snow.
公共汽车因为大雪晚点。

villain (n):a character in a book, play, film, etc. who harms other people
反面人物；反派角色
He made his reputation as an actor playing villains.
他靠演反派角色而出了名。

be meant to do sth
to be intended to
被期望，应该，预期
These batteries are meant to last for a year.
这些电池应该能用一年。
This exercise isn’t meant to be difficult.
这个练习不会很难。
We were meant to have gone away this week, but Debbie’s ill so we couldn’t go.
这周我们本该走了，但是戴比病了，所以我们走不了了。

devastating adjective (STRONG EFFECT)
1-making someone very shocked and upset
令人震惊的；令人烦乱的
devastating news
令人震惊的消息

2-used to describe a personal quality that has a powerful effect
惊人的，令人震撼的，不凡的
She had a devastating beauty/charm/smile that few men could resist.
她的美貌／魅力／笑容令人倾倒，几乎没有男人可以抗拒。

every cloud has a silver lining
saying
said to emphasize that every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage
黑暗中总有一线光明。

on-demand-able to be watched at any time
可点播的
Most people in this region do not even have television, let alone on-demand movies.
这个地区的大部分人连电视机都没有，更别说点播电影了。

experiment (n): a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true
实验；试验；试用
Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned.
有些人认为应该禁止拿动物做实验。
[ + to infinitive ] Scientists are conducting/carrying out/doing experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug.
科学家们正在做实验来检验这种新药的疗效。

blockbuster (n): a book or film that is very successful
（尤指因内容精彩而）非常成功的书（或影片）
a blockbuster movie/novel
电影大片／风靡一时的小说

block (n): a square group of buildings or houses with roads on each side
街区里的大楼
I took a walk around the block.
我围着大楼散步。

tipping point (n): the time at which a change or an effect cannot be stopped
临界点，引爆点，爆发点
The earth has already passed the tipping point in terms of global warming.
就全球变暖而言，地球已经超出了临界点。

digest (v):  (EAT)
to change food in your stomach into substances that your body can use
（使）消化
I find that I don’t digest meat easily.
我发现自己不容易消化肉食。
Sit still and allow your meal to digest.
静静地坐着，让胃里的食物消化消化。

digest (v): to read or hear new information and take the necessary time to understand it
理解，吸收（信息）
This chapter is so difficult to digest, I’ll have to read it again later.
这一章不容易理解消化，稍后我还得再看一遍。

Pronunciation

debut- /ˈdeɪ.bju/

read/read/read -/riːd/ /red/ /red/