VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

hypochondria (n): 1-a state in which a person continuously worries about their health without having any reason to do so
疑病症
E.g.: I thought the doctor was going to accuse me of hypochondria.
我认为医生会说我得了疑病症。

hypochondriac

dementia (n): 1-a medical condition that affects especially old people, causing the memory and other mental abilities to gradually become worse, and leading to confused behaviour
（尤指老年性）痴呆
E.g.: The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease.
最常见的痴呆病是阿尔茨海默氏症。

Next month I’ll have two days off per week

seminar (n): 1- an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something
专题讨论会；研讨会
E.g.: I attended practically every lecture and seminar when I was a student.
我上学的时候，几乎参加了每一场讲座和研讨会。
E.g.: I’m giving a seminar on the latest developments in genetic engineering next week.
下周我将举行一个有关遗传工程最新进展的研讨会。