F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

specific (adj): 1- relating to one thing and not others; particular:
E.g.: The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.
E.g.: The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.

virus (n):病毒
E.g.: the chickenpox/flu/herpes/HIV virus

brain (n)脑: the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity:
E.g.: Doctors tried desperately to reduce the swelling in her brain.
E.g.: The accident left him with permanent brain damage.
E.g.: His wife died from a brain tumor.

attack (v): 1- to try to hurt or defeat using violence:
E.g.: He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths.
E.g.: Army forces have been attacking the town since dawn.

cell (n): 1- the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal
E.g.: The doctors discovered cancerous cells.

Pronunciation

virus-/ˈvaɪ.rəs/