VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

mellow (adj): relaxed and pleasant or not severe
放松的；令人愉快的
E.g.: a mellow mood/atmosphere
放松的心情／轻松的气氛
E.g.: After a few drinks, he became very mellow.
几杯酒下肚后，他变得飘飘然起来

a good listener
someone who gives you a lot of attention when you are talking about your problems or things that worry you, and tries to understand and support you
善于倾听者
E.g.: My mother is a good listener.

the apartment got two LEVELS

fruition (n): an occasion when a plan or an idea begins to happen, exist, or be successful
实现；完成；取得成果
E.g.: None of his grand plans for a TV series ever came to fruition.
他拍摄一部电视连续剧的诸般伟大计划无一实现。

Synonyms for bring to fruition. bring about; carry out; complete; do; actualize; effect; effectuate; fulfill; materialize; perfect; perform; reify; bring off; carry through; make good; make happen.

procrastinate (v): to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring
拖延，耽搁
E.g.: I know I’ve got to deal with the problem at some point – I’m just procrastinating.
我知道迟早得解决这个问题——我只是在拖延时间。

procrastinator (n): someone who keeps delaying things that must be done
拖延者，有拖延症的人
E.g.: I never buy my gifts until Christmas Eve because I’m a procrastinator.
我真是有拖延症，从来都是在圣诞前日才买礼物。