VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Homework

Use some of the vocabulary from today in some writing. Choose a topic that lets you use the words we learned.

Vocabulary

numerous (adj): many
许多的,大量的
E.g.: We have discussed these plans on numerous occasions.
我们已经多次讨论过这些计划。
E.g.: Teachers of this type, once rare, are now numerous.
老师们从前很少见,但现在已经遍地开花。

My class is the most numerous-我的班级是最多的

bully (n):someone who hurts or frightens someone who is smaller or less powerful, often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do
恃强凌弱者,以大欺小者
E.g.: You’re just a big bully!
你欺负人!
E.g.: Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class.
教师通常知道班上的恶霸学生都是谁。

concern (n):a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried
担心;忧虑;挂念;忧虑的事情
E.g.: Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing.
两名失踪少年的安危越来越令人担忧。
E.g.: There’s a lot of public concern about/over dangerous toxins recently found in food.
公众对近来在食物中发现危险毒素一事非常不安。
E.g.: My concern is that you’re not getting enough work done.
我担心的是你你工作的完成量不够。

concerned (adj)
worried
担心的;忧虑的;挂念的
E.g.: I’m a bit concerned about/for your health.
我有点担心你的健康。
E.g.: Aren’t you concerned (that) she might tell someone?
难道你不担心她会跟别人讲吗?

oral exam (n)口试an examination conducted by spoken communication
E.g.: Have you had your French oral exam yet?-你参加法语口试了吗?
E.g.: We’ll give them an oral exam.我们将给他们一个口试机会。

philosophy (n): the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment
哲学
E.g.: René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy.
勒内•揓卡尔被视为现代哲学的奠基人。

exercise (n):活动;运动 activity/movements身体或脑力的)活动,锻炼,运动
physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
E.g.: Swimming is good exercise.-游泳是有益的运动。
E.g.: I don’t get much exercise sitting in the office all day.-我整天坐在办公室很少运动。
E.g.: The mind needs exercise as well as the body.-大脑同身体一样需要锻炼。

strict (adj): strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey
要求严格的,严厉的
E.g.: My parents were very strict with me when I was young.
我小的时候父母对我要求非常严格。