VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

捣蛋鬼弗瑞德 (1991) 6.7
Drop Dead Fred

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Vocabulary

guru (n): a religious leader or teacher in the Hindu or Sikh religion
古鲁（印度教或锡克教的宗教导师或领袖）

pilgrimage (n): a special journey made by a pilgrim
朝圣，朝觐
E.g.:Muslims try to make a pilgrimage/go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life.
大多数穆斯林都争取一生至少去麦加朝圣一次。
2-a visit to a place that is considered special, where you go to show your respect
朝圣之旅；参拜之行
E.g.:For many fans, the national stadium is a place of pilgrimage.
对许多足球迷来说，国家体育馆就是圣地。

pilgrim (n): a person who makes a journey, often a long and difficult one, to a special place for religious reasons
朝圣者，香客

they want to lay off some staffs

win-win: a result that is good for everyone who is involved in a situation
双赢的结果，皆大欢喜的结果
E.g.: The decision is a win-win for both sides.
这个决定对双方而言都有利。

lose-lose (adj):A lose-lose situation or result is one that is bad for everyone who is involved.
对各方都不好的
E.g.:He said that going ahead with the strike would be a lose-lose situation for all concerned.
他说如果罢工举行的话，对各方来说都无益处。

viral adjective (INTERNET)
used to describe something that quickly becomes very popular or well known by being published on the internet or sent from person to person by email, phone, etc.
（通过网络在个体之间迅速）病毒式的（传播）
E.g.: Here’s a list of the top ten viral videos this week.
以下是本周十大病毒式传播的视频。
E.g.: Within days the film clip went viral.
几天内这段电影视频便病毒式地传开了。

psychiatric hospital (n):a place where people who are mentally ill stay and receive treatment
精神病医院

out of the blue
If something happens out of the blue, it is completely unexpected.
出乎意料地；突然
E.g.: One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving.
有一天，她突然宣布要走。