VIP Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

Mutual (adj): 1- of two or more people or groups) feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other:
E.g.: Theirs was a partnership based on mutual respect, trust and understanding.
E.g.: Both countries are acting to their mutual advantage.

Consent (n/v): 1- permission or agreement.
E.g.: They can’t publish your name without your consent.
E.g.: You can only come on the trip if your parents give their consent.
E.g.: The agreement was terminated by mutual consent.

Reluctant (adj): 1- not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it. (Adv: Reluctantly)
E.g.: I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.
E.g.: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
E.g.: Very reluctantly, I’ve consented to lend her my car.
E.g.: Reluctantly, he did what I asked.

Red flag (n): 1- a sign or warning of any impending danger, disaster or doom.
E.g.: His bad attitude was a clear a red flag for me, so I decided to leave.

Intimidating (adj): 1- making you feel frightened or nervous:
E.g.: She can be very intimidating when she’s angry.

Puberty (n): 1- 青春期

Grammar

A several years ago. – Several years ago.

In Shanghai or other city of China there have a lot of company they should purchase many things. – In Shanghai and other cities in China there are a lot of companies that need to purchase many things.

We have same friend between us. – We have a mutual friend.

Introduce them for me. – Introduce them to me.

Show something what we have produce. – To show something that we produce.

I have a little confused about this. – I am a little confused about this.

There have a key point. – There is a key point.

He through the internet to find business. – He uses the internet to find business. / He finds business through the internet.

Pronunciation

Mutual: /ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/

Reluctant: /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/