VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

on short notice
only a short time before something happens
在短时间内；一经通知立即
I can’t cancel my plans at such short notice.
我无法在这么短的时间内取消我的安排

pass (n): an official document or ticket showing that you have the right to go somewhere or use a particular form of transport
通行证，出入证；乘车证
a bus pass
公共汽车乘车证
a boarding pass
登机牌
My guest pass allows me to use the club’s facilities free of charge.
我有贵宾证，可以免费使用该俱乐部的设施。

at no additional cost.

provide (v): to give someone something that they need
提供，供给
This booklet provides useful information about local services.
这本小册子提供了有关当地服务机构的有用信息。
All meals are provided at no additional cost.
膳食均免费提供。
The author provides no documentary references to support her assertions.
作者没有提供参考文献来支持她自己的论断。
We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide viable social services for poorer families/provide poorer families with viable social services.
我们对政府是否有能力为较贫困家庭提供可行的社会服务十分担心。
Putting more police on patrol doesn’t provide a real solution to the problem of increasing violence.
派更多警力巡逻并不能真正解决暴力事件不断增长这一问题。

offer (v): to provide or supply something
提供；供给
It’s an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.
这是一个向低收入人群提供免费法律咨询的组织。
It says in the guide that this area offers some of the best walks in England.
旅行指南上说这一乡村地区有几条英格兰最好的徒步线路。
[ + two objects ] We are now offering you the chance to buy the complete set of pans at half price.
我们现在为大家提供半价购买全套煎锅的机会。

offer (v): to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something
主动给予；主动提出；提议
I feel bad that I didn’t offer them any food/offer any food to them.
没有给他们提供任何食物，我觉得很过意不去。
She was offered a job in Paris.
她在巴黎得到了一份工作。
Can I offer you (= would you like) a drink?
你要一杯饮料吗？

urine (n): the yellowish liquid waste that is released from the body when you urinate
尿液，小便

smooth- /smuːð/