VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

unorthodox (adj): 1-different from what is usual or expected in behaviour, ideas, methods, etc.

非正统的；非传统的；不正规的
Steiner was recognized as an original if unorthodox thinker.

devout (adj): 1–believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles
虔诚的，忠实于某宗教的
E.g.: a devout Buddhist/Christian/churchgoer

specialized (adj): 1-relating to one particular area or designed for a particular purpose
专门的；专科的
E.g.: Her job is very specialized (= involves only one limited area).

General Urban Plan

Urbicide is a term which literally translates as “violence against the city.”

evaluate (v): 1-to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
评估，评价；估值
E.g.: It’s impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

tear sth down (v): 1-to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is not being used or it is not wanted any more
推倒，拆毁
E.g.: They’re going to tear down the old hospital and build a new one.

touristy (adj): 1-disapproving-A touristy place is not attractive because a lot of tourists visit it and it is full of things for them to buy and do.（地方）游客众多的
E.g.: This used to be a pretty little fishing town, but now it’s become very touristy.