VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

workaholic (n): a person who works a lot of the time and finds it difficult not to work
工作狂
E.g.: A self-confessed workaholic, Tony Richardson can’t remember when he last had a holiday.
承认自己是工作狂的托尼·理查德森都记不起上次休假是什么时候了。

Myth (n):an ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts
神话
E.g.: ancient myths
古代神话
E.g.: The children enjoyed the stories about the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myth.
孩子们喜欢听希腊、罗马神话中众神的故事。－神话

Taro-芋艿

嫦娥[cháng é]
the goddess of the moon

symbol (n)象征, a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else
标志，象征
E.g.: A heart shape is the symbol of love.
心形是爱的象征。
E.g.: The wheel in the Indian flag is a symbol of peace.
印度国旗上的轮子象征和平。

homemade (adj): made at home and not bought from a shop
家里自制的
E.g.: homemade bread/cakes
家里自制的面包／蛋糕
E.g.: homemade wine
自酿葡萄酒

read between the lines
to try to understand someone’s real feelings or intentions from what they say or write
看出字里行间的意思；听懂话外音；看出（或听出）真实的意思
Reading between the lines, I’d say he isn’t happy with the situation.
听他话里的意思，我觉得他对目前状况不太满意。

The moon cakes are round, symbolizing the reunion of a family

the plague-鼠疫 The Black Death