VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

desktop computer)
a type of computer that is small enough to fit on the top of a desk
台式计算机

desktop (n): a view on a computer screen that contains icons (= small symbols or pictures) representing files, programs, and other features of the computer
（计算机）桌面
E.g.: The menu bar with its windows is one of the features of the desktop.
具有能打开窗口的菜单条是计算机桌面的特征之一。
E.g.: Right-click anywhere on your desktop to change your screen settings.

laptop (n): a computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed
手提电脑，便携式电脑，笔记本电脑
E.g.: My laptop has a built-in microphone.
E.g.: I always take my laptop when I travel.
E.g.: He bought a new laptop.

hand sth out-to give something to each person in a group or place:
E.g.: The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets.
E.g.: They stood on the street corner handing out leaflets.

How to Prevent a ……. from Ever Happening Again

To avoid this be happened again,
To avoid this happening again …
To prevent this (from) happening again …

protocol (n): the system of rules and acceptable behaviour that people or organizations should follow in official situations, for example when they have formal discussions:
E.g.: After last week’s incident, officials in charge of airport security have been ordered to review safety regulations and protocol.
E.g.: For a junior officer to communicate such important information directly to a senior officer in this way is considered a breach of protocol.
E.g.: protocol for sth What is the protocol for handling complaints?

come up with sth (v): to suggest or think of an idea or plan
想出，提出（主意或计划）
E.g.: She’s come up with some amazing scheme to double her income.
她想出一个惊人的计划来使自己的收入增加一倍。
E.g.: He’s come up with a new way to use up cold chicken.
E.g.: Gavin came up with the idea of dividing the rooms in half.

The boss told me that by next Monday I need to come up with a new system for dealing with accidents
老板告诉我，到下星期一，我需要想出一套处理事故的新制度

protocol- /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.kɑːl/