F2F Class Notes (Ben)

Grammar

Things you need are few –> There are few things you need.
(‘few’ is not an adjective)

performance

A high-performance computer is always more expensive.

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appearance

I like computers with good appearance

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compulsive = who only follows their pulsions, who can’t control themselves, especially when it comes to buying

I am not a compulsive buyer. I only buy things I need.

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a SSD = a solid-state drive

fragile = that breaks easily

An SSD isn’t fragile. You can drop it to the ground and it’ll still work fine.

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talented at sthg

I am not talented at coding.

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code, program, develop = to write applications for computers

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frugal = cheap and simple, that doesn’t cost or spend too much money

I’m a very frugal person. I never make compulsive purchases.

We ate a very frugal meal and went to sleep.

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a price-quality ratio 性价比

This laptop is pretty expensive, but its price-quality ratio is actually pretty good.

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virtue, moral virtue = a behavior that shows high moral standards

Being generous is a virtue. Being selfish is a vice.

Being frugal is often a virtue.