VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

encyclopedia-百科全书

sophomore-a student studying in the second year of a course at a US college or high school (= a school for students aged 15 to 18)

emperor-皇帝

lecture (n)-a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students:
E.g.: We went to a lecture on Italian art.
E.g.: Who’s giving the lecture this afternoon?

vassal (n)-附庸国；属国
a country that depends on and is controlled by another country

air (v): 1-to broadcast something or be broadcast on radio or television:
E.g.: The game will be aired live on CBS at 7.00 tonight.
E.g.: The interview with the president will air tomorrow morning.

taboo (n): 忌讳 1-an action or word that is avoided for religious or social reasons:
E.g.: In this society there is a taboo on/against any sort of public display of affection.

vassal -ˈvæs.əl/