VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

menopause: the time in a woman’s life when she gradually stops having periods 更年期

eg. Most women go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 55.

nag: to criticize or complain often in an annoying way 不断批评（或抱怨）

eg. My mum’s always nagging me to get a haircut.

expenses: something that makes you spend money 开销

eg. Living expenses

eg. We need to cut down on our expenses.

canteen: 食堂

continuously: without a pause or interruption

eg. He speaks continuously for 3 hours without a break.

block: to stop something from happening or succeeding 挡

eg. She was very talented and I felt her parents were blocking her progress.

Grammar

homework – housework 

the standard rate – the standard range 

doesn’t exaggerate it – doesn’t overdo it

married with me – married me 

strict his diet – strict with his diet

Pronunciation

sweat – su-wet